An opportunity is available for a Program Manager (PM) at Diné Development Corporation (DDC), a Navajo Nation-owned family of companies providing IT and professional solutions to federal, state, and tribal agencies. This critical role is responsible for overseeing all operational, technical, and financial aspects of a program to ensure successful execution and alignment with mission objectives.

This position is remote (US), with an occasional travel requirement (CONUS and OCONUS).

Role Summary and Mission-Critical Focus

The Program Manager acts as the primary interface between the Government PM and the technical teams, providing oversight for all aspects of a complex program, including C2SET (Command and Control Systems) sustainment and modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Manage all aspects of the program lifecycle (planning, execution, monitoring, and closure), ensuring alignment with Government PM objectives and mission goals.
• Technical & Operational Oversight: Coordinate operational sustainment and modernization efforts for C2SET systems, including software, models, algorithms, and interfaces. Provide guidance to technical teams, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure strict adherence to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, cybersecurity directives, and applicable regulations. Manage and mitigate program risks, providing resolution plans.
• Financial & Reporting: Oversee program budgets, cost control, and resource allocation. Prepare and deliver program status reports, metrics, and deliverables as prescribed in the CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List).
• Customer Engagement: Lead discussions with customers to address requirements and priorities. Coordinate user training, fielding, and operational support activities, including support for Joint operational training commitments.

Required Experience and Qualifications

This role requires a highly experienced manager with a background in software development for defense systems and an active security clearance.

• Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a product or program manager of software development teams.
• Domain Expertise: Proven experience in C5ISR Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and software development. Familiarity with Joint operational training commitments and software sustainment.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
• Skills: Expertise in Agile methodologies and tools. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in managing operational, technical, and financial aspects of a program.
• Preferred Certifications: Security+ CE or Linux+ credentials.