Program Manager

Program ManagerLong Wall is seeking a motivated and technically capable Program Manager to support the execution and growth of programs serving the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and other customers. As a key interface between Long Wall and our customers, you will support program execution, customer engagement, and technical coordination, helping keep programs on schedule, on budget, and aligned with contractual requirements.You will work closely with Program Management leadership, engineering, contracts, and finance teams, government program offices, and industry partners, turning plans into schedules, tracking commitments through to closure, and ensuring customers receive clear, accurate information about program status. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment and a direct path to building program management expertise. You will gain real experience with defense acquisition, from traditional contracting to newer, faster pathways such as Other Transaction (OT) agreements and rapid prototyping, along with government contracting and customer relationship management.Responsibilities:Represent Long Wall in meetings, technical discussions, program reviews, and coordination activities with U.S.

Government customers, and serve as the point of contact for designated program activitiesBuild and maintain professional working relationships with government program managers, contracting personnel, technical representatives, and industry partnersPrepare and deliver program briefings, status reports, presentations, and other customer-facing materials, and drive customer action items to closureSupport the planning, coordination, and execution of programs from contract award through delivery and closeout, working across engineering, contracts, business functions, subcontractors, and vendorsDevelop and maintain program schedules, milestones, and performance tracking tools, and track contractual deliverables, including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, to on-time completionTrack program budgets, expenditures, and financial performance against plan in coordination with Contracts and FinanceMonitor program performance, identify risks, scope changes, and schedule impacts, and recommend corrective actions to Long Wall leadershipSupport program reviews, technical interchange meetings, milestone reviews, and customer reporting requirementsPartner with engineering to understand program technical objectives, support requirements and verification activities, and communicate technical progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to customersBuild working knowledge of DoW acquisition processes and FAR/DFARS requirements, and ensure program activities comply with contractual obligations, Long Wall policies, and security and export control requirementsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline3 to 5 years of professional experience in program management or a similar fieldRequired Skills and Experience:Genuine interest in building a career in program management, with the drive to learn quickly and take on increasing responsibilityStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to schedules, budgets, contractual commitments, and deliverablesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver professional presentationsConfidence and professionalism when interacting with government officials, military personnel, senior leadership, and technical stakeholdersAbility to understand government customer priorities, represent Long Wall effectively, and build trusted, productive relationships with customers and partnersTechnical aptitude to understand complex technical programs and communicate effectively with engineering teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities, track commitments, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-moving environmentOwnership and follow-through on assigned responsibilities, with sound judgment about which issues need management attention and how to operate within delegated authorityProficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft Project or a comparable scheduling toolU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearancePreferred Skills and Experience:5+ years of experience in program or project management, project coordination, systems engineering, or business operations, ideally in aerospace and defense (internships, co-ops, and military service count)Experience working with government program offices, military customers, or prime contractorsExposure to DoW acquisition pathways, such as programs of record, Other Transaction (OT) agreements, SBIR/STTR, or rapid prototyping effortsFamiliarity with the FAR and DFARS, common contract types (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-plus), and contract deliverables such as CDRLsExperience building or maintaining integrated master schedules (IMS), or familiarity with earned value management (EVM) conceptsActive U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or above)CAPM or PMP certification, or progress toward oneExperience in a startup or fast-growing aerospace, defense, or hardware environmentAdditional Requirements:Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAbility to use a computer to complete assignmentsAbility to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and via telepresenceAbility to pick up to 12lbsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environmentAbility to travel periodically to customer sites, government facilities, partner locations, and between Long Wall sites as required$109,998 - $155,000 a year The compensation range for this role is $109,998 - $155,000/yr This is the lowest to highest compensation range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. In addition to base pay and equity, we offer: Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage 4% 401k match Student loan repayment assistance program Paid parental leave Family planning assistance program Long Wall paid financial wellness program Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employeesITAR RequirementThis position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S.

refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.