Senior Program Manager

Job overview

The Senior Program Manager role is performed in the Annapolis Junction, MD area, with limited telework available. The stated salary range is $180,000–$265,000 per year. The role leads a large federal contract to build and maintain custom applications for MPO. The manager oversees program delivery across finance, security, contracts, and technical work, coordinating contractor teams and government stakeholders. The role manages resources, schedules, risks, reporting, and deliverables to meet contract requirements and customer needs.

What you'll do

• Manage deputy program, technical task order, and technical leads
• allocate staffing, facilities, and budgets
• coordinate contract transition planning
• review program baselines and financial reports
• manage risks and reserves
• prepare status reviews
• oversee recruitment and training
• ensure cross-discipline integration and contract compliance
• coordinate deliverables, invoicing, and milestones
• and communicate with the COR.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program manager

annapolis junction md

aerovironment

federal contract

program management

custom applications

earned value management

contract compliance

active top secret with polygraph

pmp certification

$180,000–$265,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• life insurance
• disability
• company holidays and paid time off
• parental leave
• 401(k) company match and contributions
• professional development and training reimbursement
• work-life programs.

Why this role

Leads a large federal application-development contract and requires active Top Secret clearance with polygraph and active PMP certification.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.