Allegient Defense is a Small Business providing technically-oriented services from program management to advanced systems integration and engineering. We support Government and prime system integrators with engineering and management expertise. Allegient Defense helps clients with challenging Science & Technology, Engineering Acquisition, and Program Management Mission requirements. With a 90% Veteran Hiring rate, our staff quickly embed with clients, identify critical needs, and work relentlessly to accomplish the mission.

Allegient Defense is a leader in advanced technology research and solutions development, and we are growing quickly. We are looking for a Program Manager for one of our DoD clients.

The F-35 Joint Program Office (F-35 JPO) requires Administrative and Operational Contractor Support Services (CSS) in support of the full acquisition lifecycle (development, production, and sustainment) of the F-35 Program. The range of Administrative and Operational Support Knowledge Based Services (KBS) fall under the four (4) primary Standard Occupational Labor Categories namely: Program Manager (11-1021), Program Analyst (13- 1111), Financial Analyst (13-2051), and Administrative Assistant (43-6011)

• This position acts as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort for an ACAT I program or manages across multiple teams
• Assists with efforts of cross-competency team(s) to include government civilians and Contractors at multiple locations
• Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues
• Regularly briefs senior leadership on program status and milestones
• Supervises Contractor personnel program/project operations by developing procedures, planning, and directing execution of the technical, programming, maintenance, and administrative support effort and monitoring and reporting progress

• Minimum of 12 years of Defense Acquisitions Management experience, with four- (4) years within the last eight (8) years managing a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
• PMP, PgMP, or DAWIA Level III certification
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Experience with aircraft systems, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and systems supportability
• Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives related to aircraft systems, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and systems supportability
• Experience managing different phases of weapon systems acquisition, including Concept Development, Production and Sustainment
• Demonstrated knowledge of/ experience with implementation of DODI 5000 series
• Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contract effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading a contract within the DoD environment that exceeded $75M in the last five (5) years
• TS Clearance Required