Bridge Team Program Manager

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (current clearance preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business, National Security); advanced degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project or program management, preferably in defense, national security, or emerging technology sectors.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in operations related to scaling prototype projects.
• Strong understanding of challenges to scaling that new entrants to DoD experience.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition frameworks and experience with rapid prototyping or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with commercial technology sectors and emerging innovation trends.

• PMP or equivalent program management certification.
• Experience working in DOD program executive offices.
• Technical experience in one or more of DIU’s portfolio areas (AI/ML, autonomy,
• cyber, energy, space, human performance).
• Experience in transitioning prototypes to acquisition programs of record.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, interact with DoD Partners’ and
• commercial contractors.
• Experience in navigating defense-focused requirements including CMMC compliance, ATOs, FCLs, PCLs, etc.
• Experience managing vendors through contracting mechanisms.
• Ability to help improve the organization and collection of data associated with program execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Salesforce PowerPoint/Google Slides, excel/Google Sheets, and the G-Suite platform.
• Ability to take direction and respond to taskings while also maintaining the ability to act independently and responsibly with commercial executives and senior government stakeholders.

in Secure Environments:

• Demonstrated experience working within secure environments, including Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) or similar controlled-access spaces.
• Familiarity with procedures for handling classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with DoD security protocols.
• Experience coordinating activities, meetings, and program execution within secure facilities while maintaining compliance with security requirements. * Proven ability to support or lead the establishment of new secure workspaces, including coordination with security, facilities, and IT stakeholders to ensure accreditation, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Experience managing or supporting programs that require the build-out, activation, or expansion of secure environments, including aligning project timelines, security requirements, and mission needs.
• Ability to operate effectively within security-constrained environments while maintaining program execution, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with DoD requirements.

This position may require occasional travel.

The role involves working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with government, military, and commercial partners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for frequently bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with the opportunity to move about.

Occasionally there may be a need to move or lift moderately light items up to 35 pounds.

Near visual acuity to review written documentation, ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone and keyboard; lift horizontally and vertically.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

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Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.

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