Program Manager

<div> <p><strong>Dark Wolf </strong>is seeking a <strong>Program Manager</strong> to oversee technical initiatives and work efforts within our autonomous systems portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and a strong background in managing complex technical projects. While the primary focus of this role is high-level program management and technical leadership, a preferred candidate will possess a cursory operational understanding of specialized testing environments, specifically hardware and software penetration testing methodologies for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) or autonomous systems. This position is expected to be supported in a Hybrid capacity in Herndon, VA or in Colorado Springs, CO.</p> <ul> <li>Leading and guiding engineering teams of varied skill sets across a diverse portfolio of tools and functions.</li> <li>Driving the adoption and implementation of new and emerging technologies and processes.</li> <li>Managing technical functions and work efforts across the program portfolio.</li> <li>Architecting and engineering secure solutions to protect critical data, platforms, and systems.</li> <li>Leading efforts to integrate new technologies into existing platforms to enhance operational posture and resilience.</li> <li>Interfacing with technical teams to maintain high-level situational awareness of specialized cyber operations, including hardware/software penetration testing frameworks for tactical platforms (e.g., UUVs, autonomous systems).</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with emerging technical policies and requirements.</li> <li>Presenting complex technical information—spanning both core infrastructure and specialized edge/UAV environments—to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Engineering, or related discipline&nbsp;<strong>OR</strong>&nbsp;3+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.</li> <li>12+ years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).</li> <li>6+ years of project and program management experience.</li> <li>Proven track record in adopting and implementing new and emerging technologies in technical environments.</li> <li>Possesses strong technical leadership skills and analytic ability.</li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>US Citizenship and an active&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;security clearance.</strong></li> </ul> <p>Desired Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>A basic familiarity or cursory understanding of the hardware, firmware, and software vulnerabilities associa