{"id":2636381,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc","title":"Program Manager - Navy and USMC","company":{"id":1994689,"name":"Ultra I&C","domain":"ultra-ic.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ultra-ic","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Austin, United States","San Diego, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":93000,"max_usd":173000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":4158},"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T17:29:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T22:05:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications\nMission SolutionsPowering Decision\nJoin the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.\nMission Solutions\nBy joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.\nJob Description\nUltra I&C is seeking a Program Manager for its Austin, TX or San Diego, CA office to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. This position will manage geographically dispersed cross-functional teams between Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to ensure successful execution of programs against customer requirements, contract objectives, cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, contracts, finance, procurement, and customers through all lifecycle phases to deliver capabilities that support mission-critical naval and marine corps operations.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage multiple US Navy and/or Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.\nMonitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.\nDeliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.\nDevelop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.\nLead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration activities, and fielded capability enhancements.\nCoordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.\nIdentify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.\nPrepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.\nLead recurring customer meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone reviews.\nCoordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and functional organizations.\nCollaborate with Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to support program execution.\nManage the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including Program Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Monthly Status Reports.\nSupport proposal development, basis of estimate creation, and transition-to-execution activities for follow-on efforts and new contract awards.\nBuild and maintain effective working relationships with customers, teammates, and internal stakeholders.\nApply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address program challenges and changing customer priorities.\nRequired Qualifications\nActive Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.\n6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.\nExperience managing software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.\nExperience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.\nExperience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nStrong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\nAbility to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.\nDesired Qualifications\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.\nExperience supporting US Navy, Marine Corps, NAVWAR, NAVAIR, MCSC, or related defense organizations.\nExperience with Command and Control (C2), Tactical Communications, Air and Missile Defense, or related defense systems.\nFamiliarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and metrics.\nExperience working within Agile software development or DevSecOps environments.\nExperience with Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contracts.\nDemonstrated ability to support customer growth initiatives and capture activities.\nExperience coordinating cross-functional technical teams in a matrixed environment.\nAbility to adapt to environments ranging from rapid prototyping and IR&D efforts to formal defense acquisition programs.\nNotice\nDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.\nOur Benefits\nEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:\nAnnual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related\n\nCompetitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays\n\nEarly finish on Friday\n\n401K w/ company match\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision Benefits\n\nStudent Loan Assistance Program\n\nArray of voluntary benefit offerings\n\nUltra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.\nWe provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email .\"","description_format":"text","description_chars":5826,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":6,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["IT Infrastructure & Networking Services","Military Communication"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-15T17:29:32Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:7","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-16T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-16T20:35:00Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1207,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-17T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1994689},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1994689"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/ultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fultra-ic-program-manager-navy-and-usmc"}]}