Mission Success Air Force Program Manager (DoD)

TL;DR

Mission Success Air Force Program Manager (DoD): Coordinating stakeholders and managing scope for contract delivery within the national security ecosystem with an accent on DoD program execution and government client relationships. Focus on aligning technical performance with US Government emerging needs and navigating rapid acquisition ecosystems.

Location: Must live near Rome, NY and possess U.S. citizenship

Company

A public-benefit software company specializing in removing friction for software deployment across government and regulated networks to strengthen global security.

What you will do

• Coordinate stakeholders to manage scope and secure support and resources for contract delivery.
• Act as the primary customer contact, leading program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Reconcile competing priorities and build coalitions among cross-functional partners, including sales, solutions architects, and product engineering.
• Participate in strategic planning to align the Game Warden program with the evolving needs of the defense sector.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must be based near Rome, NY.
• Special operations background with experience supporting operational missions overseas.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government clients.
• Project management experience and ability to travel at least 20% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience with DoD Program Executive Offices (PEOs), PMs, or Contracting Officers relevant to software development and acquisition.
• Knowledge of rapid acquisition ecosystems such as AFWERX, Cloud1, Platform1, and DAFCloudWorks.
• Knowledge of tactical military capabilities and the role of software in operational environments.
• Experience with governmental Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) organizations.
• Experience with government CIO/CTO and enterprise cloud management organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and equity incentive plan.
• Tech, office supplies, and annual professional development stipends.
• Flexible paid time off and federal holidays off.
• Parental leave and referral bonuses.