Program Manager (Technical)

Description
About OKSI
At OKSI, we take ownership of programs from first contract award through final delivery, and we see them through. If you want a place to grow your career while doing meaningful, mission-driven work in defense and aerospace, this is where you belong.
OKSI is hiring Program Managers across our full career ladder, from entry-level coordination through senior, portfolio-level leadership, to support programs across our core technology areas: AI Systems, Environmental Sensing, EO/IR Systems, Seekers & PGKs, and Soldier-Borne Systems. We're hiring broadly here: the level, title, and compensation you land at will be based on your experience, so whether you're early in your PM career or a seasoned program leader, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Get To Do
Support scheduling, action-item tracking, and documentation as a coordinator, scaling up to owning full program lifecycles from proposal through contract closeout
Get hands-on with the technical side, understanding how hardware, software, and systems fit together well enough to troubleshoot issues alongside engineers, 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
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, including writing or reviewing technical content alongside engineers, scaling up to leading technical proposal development, capture strategy, and pricing for new business
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (varies by level, PM I through PM V)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Master's preferred for PM III and above
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
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
Compensation And 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
Program Manager I: $90,000 - $145,000
Program Manager II: $140,000 – $165,000
Program Manager III: $160,000 – $185,000
Program Manager IV: $180,000 – $220,000
Program Manager V: $215,000 – $245,000
Why OKSI?
See your work fielded fast. Get hands-on with hardware and watch it deployed to customers within months, not years.
Build next-generation defense technology. Our engineering work protects warfighters, reduces collateral damage, and safeguards civilians.
Speed and Accuracy We move quickly, and you'll see your work through from concept to deployment — not just one slice of the pipeline; no process bottlenecks we move with speed and agility !
Flexible schedule Working at OKSI provides you with a unique opportunity to see fruition of your work while still having a real work-life balance with our hybrid schedule options.
Professional Growth . OKSI is expanding and growing, which means faster-than-typical opportunities to advance your career.
We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
This employer participates in E-Verify.

Work arrangement
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