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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead the execution and delivery of a large-scale, high-visibility federal government contract. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for the government customer and technical stakeholders, taking full ownership of program execution from contract award through system deployment. The ability to communicate and translate information between the government customer and technical stakeholders, as well as communication to leadership will be an integral part of this role.

Responsibilities

Perform all necessary program management functions to ensure the vendor meets all contractual obligations, performance metrics, and cost targets.
Oversee the creation, quality control, tracking, and timely submission of all contract deliverables and mandatory reporting requirements (e.g., CDRLs).
Establish and maintain robust tracking mechanisms to ensure the program meets all critical schedule and technical milestones.
Establish rigorous configuration and change management protocols.
Identify scope creep early and manage formal engineering change proposals (ECPs) or contract modifications as necessary.
Manage, analyze, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to track dependencies, resource allocation, and critical paths across the entire program lifecycle.
Implement and drive a proactive Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management program to identify technical and programmatic roadblocks early, execute mitigation plans, and leverage program efficiencies.
Lead and participate in regular Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and Cross-Collaboration TEMs to synchronize engineering efforts, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure cross-functional alignment between multiple vendor teams and agency partners.
Prepare for and facilitate recurring Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with government leadership to report on program health, financial status, schedule variance, and RIO posture.
Drive the program successfully through formal lifecycle milestones by organizing briefings, coordinating entry/exit criteria, and securing government sign-off for as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing large-scale federal government or defense contracts.
Proven track record successfully navigating a program through the complete systems engineering V-model, specifically including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Advanced proficiency with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and executing formal RIO Management frameworks.
Elite communication and briefing skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical data into executive-level updates for government clients.
Active Secret Clearance, verifiable through the Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS).
The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods of time requiring the ability to hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity.
This position is an office-based position with limited travel and lifting requirements that would be rare to the role.

Skills

Program Management
Contract Management
Deliverable Tracking
Reporting
Milestone Tracking
Scope Management
Change Control
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management
Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs)
Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
Systems Engineering V-model
MS Project
Primavera
Communication
Briefing
Stakeholder Management

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Full-Time
Hybrid work environment (work-at-home and in-office)
This position may require occasional extended work hours to meet project/customer goals and minimal travel (under 10%)

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing large-scale federal government or defense contracts.

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $160,000 annually

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation per year, plus a generous sick time policy
Generous rollover policy
10 paid holidays per year
Generous medical insurance
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a match
Learning & development is strongly encouraged
Remote friendly work environment
Beautiful campus and generous office space
On-site workout facility
Tuition Assistance Program

About the Company

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York.
Since 1978, REDCOM has been developing and manufacturing the world’s most reliable communications systems for all branches of the U.S. military, our NATO allies, government agencies, emergency responders, service providers, and enterprises.
REDCOM was awarded a Top Workplaces award three years in a row by The Democrat and Chronicle.
This dedication is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey that uniquely measured 15 drivers of engaged cultures.
REDCOM allocates substantial resources to research and development.
In fact, the name REDCOM is an acronym that stands for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications.
What really makes REDCOM stand out from most other companies is our family-oriented culture.
We encourage our employees to innovate and empower them to work autonomously.
This enables REDCOM to not just respond to customer requirements but to generate truly innovative solutions.
We understand and anticipate user needs and develop solutions to meet them.
We love solving problems that other companies can’t — or won’t — tackle.