Job Description
Position Overview
IS4S is seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as the Risk Management Process Owner, Support the Configuration Management Process, and Engineering Artifacts/Deliverable Management lead for complex defense systems under development, integration, test, production, and fielding. This role provides disciplined execution leadership from the integration contractor perspective, ensuring technical baselines, risk posture, and engineering activities remain aligned with cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
The position supports programs executed under the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework, including Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) and Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathways for ACAT I-D and ACAT II programs, and works closely with government program offices, engineering teams, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management (Process Owner)
Serve as the program Risk Management Process Owner, establishing and maintaining the risk, issue, and opportunity (RIO) framework
Develop and maintain the program risk register, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking
Facilitate risk boards and working groups, ensuring timely escalation and leadership visibility
Integrate technical, schedule, cost, and integration risks to support informed program decisions
Ensure risk management practices align with DoD 5000-series guidance and program execution needs
Configuration Management
Support Configuration Management as the IS4S R-EGI Program process owner
Establish and maintain configuration management processes, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting
Support Internal Review Boards (IRB) and Government Configuration Review Boards (CRB), coordinating impacts across engineering, integration, test, and production teams
Ensure technical baselines, interfaces, and controlled artifacts remain consistent across internal teams and subcontractors
Support delivery of configuration-controlled technical data and artifacts to government customers
Engineering Management & Integration
Serve as an Engineering Artifacts/Deliverable Management lead, coordinating engineering activities across internal teams and external partners
Support planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and milestone events
Ensure engineering plans, technical baselines, and configuration data align with program objectives and contractual commitments
Support cross-IPT coordination to resolve technical issues, interface challenges, and integration risks
Provide technical execution insight to program leadership and government stakeholders
Required Experience & Qualifications
10+ years of relevant experience supporting or leading complex programs
Demonstrated experience owning or leading risk management processes on integration-focused programs
Experience performing configuration management in a multi-vendor, multi-IPT environment
Experience coordinating or leading engineering management activities, including technical reviews and baseline control
Working knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policy, including execution under MTA and MCA pathways
Familiarity with ACAT I-D and/or ACAT II program environments
Strong ability to communicate technical and programmatic information to internal leadership and government stakeholders
Tools & Skills
Experience with risk and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Excel-based trackers, or equivalent)
Familiarity with configuration management tools and document control systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, SharePoint, or similar)
Strong facilitation and coordination skills across engineering, integration, and subcontractor teams
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the knowledge, judgment, and execution capability required for this role
Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., DAWIA, PMP, INCOSE) are desirable but not required
Desired
Prior experience supporting AFLCMC or similar DoD integration programs
Experience supporting MTA and MCA programs
Active or eligible security clearance
Role Impact
This role ensures program risks are actively managed, technical baselines remain controlled, and engineering execution is disciplined—enabling IS4S to deliver integrated capabilities with reduced uncertainty across development through fielding.
IS4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
