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$150k – $175k per year
Location
In office (Arlington)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.

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American Systems is an employee-owned government services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering information technology, engineering and analysis, test and evaluation, and training services to national priority programs. Founded in 1975, it became a majority ESOP company in 1997 and fully employee-owned in 2015, works largely for US defense customers such as the Navy and NAVAIR, and has absorbed the contractor Epsilon. Its openings span aerospace and software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network and systems administrators, mechanical designers and test engineers, many requiring security clearances.

Overview

As a Senior Program Manager supporting a high-visibility, mission-critical Department of War (DoW) program you will provide overall leadership, direction, and management for a complex technical program involving multiple projects, stakeholders, workstreams, and contractual requirements. Manage cross-functional teams, overseeing operational activities, and interfacing with program leadership, you will ensure alignment with strategic goals, and serve as the primary interface with customer leadership and internal executives. You will also be responsible for program execution across cost, schedule, performance, risk, quality, staffing, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Responsibilities

    • Provide overall program management and oversight for a complex technical program.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
    • Plan, direct, and coordinate program schedule, cost, staffing, and performance to ensure successful execution of technical, operational, and contractual requirements.
    • Lead integrated program planning and execution across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, cybersecurity, logistics, finance, and contracts.
    • Establish and maintain program governance, management processes, reporting structures, and communication plans.
    • Monitor program performance and take corrective actions to address issues affecting cost, schedule, technical performance, or customer satisfaction.
    • Oversee development and maintenance of program management plans, integrated master schedules, risk registers, status reports, and other management artifacts.
    • Direct subcontractor and vendor performance and ensure effective integration of partner contributions.
    • Support business rhythms such as status meetings, program management reviews, milestone reviews, executive briefings, and customer engagements.
    • Lead change management efforts, including technical changes, contract modifications, staffing changes, and evolving customer priorities.
    • Oversee resource planning, workforce management, and personnel performance to ensure the program is properly staffed and aligned to mission needs.
    • Ensure technical teams are supported in delivering quality solutions that meet mission, operational, and performance objectives.
    • Develop and execute program strategies, roadmaps, and management approaches for complex technical efforts.
    • Translate customer requirements and mission objectives into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
    • Lead integrated product teams and coordinate activities across multiple functional disciplines.
    • Analyze program data to identify trends, forecast issues, and support decision-making.
    • Resolve escalated issues involving technical execution, staffing, customer concerns, subcontractor performance, or schedule impacts.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Physics, Engineering, Program Management, or a related field.
    • 10+ years of experience, including substantial experience managing complex technical programs.
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.
    • Current COR Level II or Level III certification is desired.
    • Demonstrated success managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risk in technical, operational, or mission-critical environments.
    • Strong knowledge of program management principles, lifecycle management, and performance reporting.
    • Experience managing customer relationships, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical staff, and customer leadership.
    • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance at time of hire.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI as required by the program.
    • Ability to work 100% on-site.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/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.

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