Sr. Manager, US Government Programs
Core
Sr. Manager owning end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs for U.S. government agencies (defense, civil aviation, emergency management, homeland security), managing contracts, stakeholders, and risks from pre-sale to post-sale support.
Role type
Senior Manager, Program Delivery (U.S. Government)
Builds
Full lifecycle delivery of government programs including contract execution, POCs, deployment, and operational support
Domain
U.S. Public Sector / Government Contracting / Defense & Civil Aviation
Required skills
U.S. government program management, contract lifecycle management, stakeholder management, risk management, cross-functional leadership, pre-sale support, compliance artifact management, multi-program execution
Preferred skills
Weather/climate/earth observation domain, SaaS delivery in government, FAR/DFARS knowledge, prime contractor relationships, commercial acumen, startup operating model experience
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Own full lifecycle of U.S. government programs from kickoff to support; Translate contracts into executable plans; Manage scope, schedule, budget, and technical risk; Serve as primary contact for government customers; Navigate acquisition processes and compliance; Support pre-sale deal reviews and proposals; Report program health to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC manager
