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Program Manager

American Systems


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

The Program Manager provides contract-level leadership for the delivery of information technology information assurance cybersecurity service-management engineering operations and end-user support services to the F-35 Joint Program Office. This position serves as the principal contractor interface with Government program authorities and directs the day-to-day activities of the Program Management Office. The role integrates staffing subcontractor performance quality assurance deliverables schedules financial and operational performance risk management communications and corrective actions across geographically distributed work locations. By establishing clear management processes and maintaining visibility into contract execution the Program Manager ensures that services and deliverables are timely complete responsive and aligned with mission priorities and performance standards.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary contractor point of contact and management interface with Government program authorities and representatives on technical operational personnel and program matters.
  • Direct the Program Management Office and oversee all activities performed by contractor and subcontractor personnel in support of the performance work statement.
  • Establish organizational lines of authority management processes communication channels and proven methodologies for identifying documenting tracking and evaluating contract activities.
  • Manage staffing onboarding retention performance training succession continuity and resource allocation across supported functions and geographic locations.
  • Monitor the timeliness completeness and quality of contract deliverables and services and implement corrective actions when performance does not meet established standards.
  • Maintain visibility into program schedules milestones costs funding risks issues dependencies service performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitate communication among Government stakeholders contractor leadership functional teams corporate offices and subcontractors to support timely and effective execution.
  • Identify and communicate technical financial personnel contractual and general management problems and lead development and completion of mitigation or corrective-action plans.
  • Ensure accurate program reporting timekeeping records non-disclosure documentation and other management information required for accountable contract execution.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business administration program management information technology engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of five years of related program project or information technology experience as an individual contributor; one to three years of supervisory or management experience is also required.
  • Experience directing day-to-day Program Management Office activities and ensuring that programs and projects meet organizational goals requirements milestones and approved budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience managing contractor personnel subcontractors staffing deliverables quality schedules risks corrective actions and customer relationships on a complex program.
  • Ability to define prioritize and develop programs and projects in coordination with technical leaders functional managers corporate stakeholders and Government customers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing program reports executive briefings issue notifications management plans and decision-support materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a geographically distributed workforce in a fast-paced mission-focused environment and resolve issues that cross organizational or technical boundaries.
  • CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $198400.00/Yr. - USD $331500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits paid leave retirement plans insurance programs and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®

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