What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Program Manager (Govcon) position at LaunchTech?
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Remote | Periodic Travel Required
LaunchTech is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager with federal government contracting experience to oversee programs and contracts in both public and private sectors. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional program performance, strategic planning, and effective communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in program management, government contracts, and business development, coupled with the ability to identify new opportunities and contribute to LaunchTech’s growth.
Must currently have an active security clearance (Secret or above) or be eligible to obtain one
This is a remote position with periodic travel required to LaunchTech offices, customer sites, project locations, and events.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
Customer Relationship Management
Business Development and Solicitation Participation
Requirements
Experience
LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination and harassment of any kind of employees and applicants is prohibited. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Remote | Periodic Travel Required
LaunchTech is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager with federal government contracting experience to oversee programs and contracts in both public and private sectors. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional program performance, strategic planning, and effective communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in program management, government contracts, and business development, coupled with the ability to identify new opportunities and contribute to LaunchTech’s growth.
Must currently have an active security clearance (Secret or above) or be eligible to obtain one
This is a remote position with periodic travel required to LaunchTech offices, customer sites, project locations, and events.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations of awarded programs and contracts, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and performance objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, CORs, contracting officers, subcontractors, project managers, and employees to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Develop program strategies by identifying and analyzing program requirements and needs
- Facilitate the execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality performance
- Lead program kickoff meetings to define expectations, deliverables, and timelines for new contracts
- Monitor and create budgets and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and government regulations
- Develop reports on program status, performance metrics, and compliance for internal stakeholders and customers
- Identify areas for operational improvement and recommend process enhancements to optimize program management
- Lead internal budget meetings, kickoff meetings, and brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams
- Manage internal and external communications with government customers, private-sector clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with the business development team to identify and pursue new business opportunities and develop relationships with existing customers
Customer Relationship Management
- Meet with customers to understand their needs, educate them on their scope of work, and incorporate their feedback into project planning and execution
- Identify and address additional services needed to meet customer satisfaction and program success
Business Development and Solicitation Participation
- Participate in solicitation responses, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, providing strategic input and expertise
- Contribute to the development of new business opportunities with existing customers to support company growth
Requirements
Experience
- 10 years of experience in program and project management, overseeing government contracts. Program management experience in the private sector is a huge plus
- Proven expertise in full lifecycle government contract management, including modifications, compliance, and execution
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse teams
- Currently possess or be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
- Experience participating in solicitation responses (RFx) is required
- Deep understanding of government procurement processes and contract requirements
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with customers, clients, and stakeholders
- Ability to develop program strategies, mitigate risks, and execute complex projects efficiently
- Experience working for a federal government contracting firm in part of their internal organization and team
- Periodic travel required to LaunchTech, customer sites, project locations, and events for inspections, meetings, program oversight, and customer and partner engagement
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Experience in developing processes for effective contract and program management
- Proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities
LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination and harassment of any kind of employees and applicants is prohibited. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
