Program Manager III (DoD)

Location: On-site in Arlington, Virginia, at the LTG Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army Readiness Center; occasional work at Government facilities throughout the National Capital Region. Remote work is not authorized, though occasional Government-approved telework may be permitted.

Salary: $100,000–$200,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is an SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT and management consulting services.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee contract operations, personnel, deliverables, quality assurance, and program performance.
• Serve as the primary contractor point of contact for Government representatives, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
• Coordinate training, education, curriculum development, and leadership development support activities.
• Manage project lifecycle documentation, schedules, milestones, Course Management Task Lists, and reporting.
• Monitor risks and contract performance, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate with National Guard Bureau stakeholders and Department of Defense organizations while presenting status reports and recommendations to Government leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing Department of Defense programs, operations, or training support contracts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex Government requirements.
• Experience with program management, project planning, performance monitoring, contract deliverables, SOPs, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of DoD training, education, operational planning, or professional development programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to meet Government deadlines.
• Active Secret clearance and compliance with applicable DD Form 254, DoD security, information protection, and installation access requirements.

Nice to have

• 20+ years of Department of Defense program leadership experience.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Previous National Guard Bureau Joint Staff experience, particularly within NGB J8.
• Experience with Electronic Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), large-scale military training programs, or significant DoD training budgets.
• Military officer leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays.
• Paid sick and vacation time, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement and pet insurance.
• Travel may be required to support National Guard training, education, and leadership development activities.