Program Manager Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on program management experience
• 5 or more years of program or project management experience within defense or government contracting
• Demonstrated experience building bottom-up cost proposals for government contracts, including labor rate development and pricing across firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, and cost-reimbursement contract types
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel approximately 30 percent of the time, including participation in field test and demonstration events with time on the water
• US person status required (defense program context)
• Must be able to pass a background check and be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience on maritime or unmanned systems programs
• PMP certification or equivalent program management credential
• Existing relationships within the Navy or broader unmanned maritime systems community
• Active SECRET clearance

Benefits

We offer a flexible ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) plan, giving employees the freedom to choose their own health coverage through an online shopping platform. Each employee receives a $750 stipend to put toward their plan, and the funds can also be used toward other eligible health expenses. This approach lets you tailor your coverage to fit your individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all option.

Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.