[Remote] Program Manager (Technical)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OKSI develops mission-driven defense and aerospace technologies across AI systems, environmental sensing, EO/IR systems, seekers and PGKs, and soldier-borne systems. The Program Manager (Technical) role supports program execution, cross-functional coordination, customer engagement, financial and risk management, and business development activities across varying levels of seniority.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling, action-item tracking, and documentation as a coordinator, scaling up to owning full program lifecycles from proposal through contract closeout
• Track task progress and milestones, scaling up to defining program scope, budgets, and change control for complex, multi-year efforts
• Coordinate communications between engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, scaling up to directing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, quality, operations, and contracts
• Mentor junior coordinators and program managers as you grow into senior roles
• Draft communications and support client-facing meetings, scaling up to serving as the primary point of contact for government program officers and executive stakeholders
• Lead program reviews, technical briefings, and milestone approvals at senior levels
• Track budgeted versus actual costs, scaling up to owning full program or portfolio financial performance, forecasting, and earned value management
• Support risk logging and compliance documentation (ITAR, CMMC, FAR/DFARS), scaling up to leading risk strategy and audit readiness across a portfolio
• Assist with proposal documentation and submission packages, scaling up to leading technical proposal development, capture strategy, and pricing for new business

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Basic to expert understanding of hardware/software development cycles and compliance frameworks (ITAR, CMMC), scaling with level
• Experience ranges from 5 years in a technical or administrative support role (PM I) up to 15+ years of progressive technical program management experience (PM V), preferably in defense, aerospace, or government contracting
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or higher clearance
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving program needs
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Sound judgment balancing technical, financial, and customer priorities
• Master's preferred for PM III and above
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (Odoo), with proficiency in ERP/CRM platforms expected at senior levels
• Working knowledge of government contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M), FAR/DFARS, and export controls (ITAR/EAR), deepening with seniority
• At senior levels: demonstrated experience with multi-million-dollar program ownership, EVM, and P&L accountability
• Prior experience mentoring or leading project teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid by the employer for employees
• Three weeks of vacation to start
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid schedule options
• Faster-than-typical opportunities to advance your career

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