Program Manager II

Full-time Contract Position – Sparks, NV

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

Our Client is seeking an experienced Program Manager II to lead multiple complex cybersecurity initiatives within their Security division. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of program management—from initial engagement through contract award and sustainment—while ensuring integration across cost, schedule, and technical objectives. You’ll build and guide cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, mitigate risks, and drive successful program execution. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, along with a proven track record in managing multi-year projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage multiple cybersecurity programs from initial engagement through contract award and sustainment
Develop and oversee integrated program plans, including cost, schedule, and technical performance
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve program goals
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Identify, track, and mitigate program risks to ensure successful execution
Conduct regular meetings, status updates, and executive briefings
Support Security leadership in meeting enterprise objectives and compliance standards
Coordinate proposal development, negotiation, and transition to operations

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT/Systems, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management
3+ years leading medium-scale projects spanning 1–2 years with cross-functional teams of 5+ members
Proven ability to manage full program lifecycles and deliver measurable results
Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Expertise in stakeholder management and risk mitigation strategies
Strategic thinker with strong time management and problem-solving abilities
Financial acumen to ensure sound and responsible decision-making

Preferred Experience

PMP certification or advanced degree in Business, Management, or Engineering
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
Familiarity with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Agile, or spiral development methodologies
Experience managing programs involving application tools or data architecture implementation
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 standards and corporate compliance processes
Ability to improve and standardize project management tools, templates, and workflows

Work Environment

On-site position located in Sparks, Nevada
This is a 4-month contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $50 - $60, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

PMP certification or advanced degree in Business, Management, or Engineering (preferred)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.