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Defense Development Program Manager

Clearwater, Florida💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Oversees day-to-day development operations of aerospace/defense programs and transitions them into full-rate production.

Role type

Senior IC program manager (aerospace/defense)

Builds

Aerospace/defense programs transitioning to production

Domain

Aerospace/Defense

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Program management, budget control, cost analysis, schedule control, contract compliance, funding management, strategic planning, standards interpretation, resource allocation, operational effectiveness review

Preferred skills

PMP certification, advanced degree in related field

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Analyze program activities including acquisition planning, proposal pricing, and financial management; Compile and review budgets against actual performance to control costs; Develop plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual requirements; Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining expenditure records and submitting funding requests; Advise colleagues on interpretation of DOD/Agency standards; Impact direction and resource allocation for programs; Conduct operational effectiveness reviews to ensure systems function as designed

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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