Senior Program Manager
Senior Program Manager running day-to-day execution of DoD/government support programs from Dayton/Fairborn, OH — managing contract performance (EPASS/CPFF), customer engagement, hiring and workforce administration, subcontractors, and proposal/transition efforts. Requires an active Secret clearance and 7–10 years of government program management experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fairborn, OH, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7–10 years of PM experience supporting DoD/government contracts
- Experience managing complex CPFF/EPASS contracts and subcontractor relationships
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, EPASS systems, and CPAR processes
- Proven leadership managing geographically dispersed teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills
Nice to have
- PMP certification or DAWIA Level II/III
Full description
Senior Program Manager – Job Description
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Clearance Required: Secret
Reports To: VP Operations
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager (PM) to lead and manage high-visibility government support programs across multiple customers, subcontractors, and internal teams. This role is responsible for day-to-day execution, contract performance, customer satisfaction, personnel oversight, and program growth. The Senior PM is a critical interface between government customers, subcontract partners, and internal leadership, ensuring contractual compliance and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Customer Engagement & Contract Performance
- Serve as the primary customer interface, including daily coordination and bi-weekly manning meetings.
- Resolve funding, staffing, scheduling, and Performance Work Statement (PWS) clarifications.
- Proactively manage goodwill, CPAR categories, and customer satisfaction issues.
- Track and respond to complaints, performance issues, and recognition opportunities.
- Provide timely employee status notifications (onboarding, departures, position changes).
2. Contract & EPASS Administration
- Lead monthly Task Order Reviews, respond to 1st notices, and manage program-level reviews.
- Oversee modifications (Mods), PCOLs, LOE tracking, and FMS-related position activities.
- Manage labor hours reporting and compliance with EPASS and government systems.
3. Employee Lifecycle & Workforce Management
- Own full-cycle hiring process: requisitions, interviews, offer letters, QF-1030s, waivers, reference/clearance checks.
- Guide onboarding, CaC card issues, and 1st day check-ins.
- Administer progressive discipline (warnings/PIPs), and recognize high performance (merits/awards).
- Manage UTO, AMEX cards, training, tuition assistance, and special leave (bereavement, reserve duty, etc.).
- Handle terminations and support positive team culture through communication and mentorship.
4. Partner/Subcontractor Coordination
- Manage subcontractor performance, open positions, bill rates, and partnership health.
- Lead “jump ball” discussions for candidate sharing and mitigate performance concerns.
5. Corporate Interface & Reporting
- Conduct internal risk/issue reviews and fulfill HR and compliance taskers.
- Lead development and submission of contract deliverables (CDRLs), including MSRs, quarterly progress reports, annual CPAR self-assessments, and invoice reviews.
- Track vacancy, turnover, and other staffing metrics.