Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Overview/ Job Responsibilities
Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.
Entarian is seeking an experienced Program Manager (PM) to support upcoming work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) involving antenna systems across different orbital domains, focusing on enhancing antenna functionality and reducing maintenance overhead. In addition to PM duties such as managing staff, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring performance Statement of Work requirements are met, will be responsible for providing technical oversight of engineering support and acquisition management support. PM duties include planning, implementing, and overseeing government-issued task orders essential for supporting the mission, collaborating closely with senior customer stakeholders, consulting on task plans, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and driving process improvement initiatives across all task orders. Technical responsibilities include performing independent technical (RF engineering or LTE wireless communications) and acquisition analyses and providing technical recommendations in the form of reports, white papers, and strategic analysis.
This position supports work at NOAA's Suitland, MD facility with some telework permitted.
Salary range: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science, physics, other related technical discipline, or equivalent. MS preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including management experience leading government programs of $100M or more or of at least 50 people.
- Technical expertise in RF technologies, LTE communications, and DoD Systems engineering acquisition.
- Must have good understanding of RF antenna design (planar arrays, parabolic dish, feed electronics) fundamentals and knowledge of commercial wireless LTE, 5G/4G/3G technology, NB-IOT, and a good understanding of wireless technology standards such as 3GPP, 3GPP2, standard activities and FCC spectrum sharing.
- Must possess excellent communication skills to deliver written analyses, reports, and recommendations.
- Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams and drive collaboration within government and with stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of program management principles, financial analysis, risk management, and compliance.
- Demonstrated history of understanding customer needs and generating solutions
- Excellent consensus building, team building, and decision-making skills.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification desired
About Us
BenefitsAll full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive compensation plan
- Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
- Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.
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