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Senior Program Manager - R155

Expedition Technology · On-site · Herndon, United States · $130.3k–$242.9k

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At Expedition Technology (EXP), we solve challenging national security problems by bringing together exceptional people, advanced technology, and a culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous learning.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead complex technical programs for national security customers while strengthening the people, practices, and operational systems that help EXP succeed. This role combines program execution, customer leadership, team development, operational improvement, business growth, and broader organizational impact.

What You'll Do

Lead Programs and Customer Delivery

  • Lead one or more technical programs involving computer vision, signal processing, AI/ML, software systems, sensing technologies, or related mission capabilities.
  • Own program outcomes across customer commitments, technical performance, schedule, staffing, budget, and risk.
  • Serve as a primary customer interface and build trusted relationships with mission stakeholders.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering capabilities that transition from development into operational use.
  • Drive transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making across program teams.

Strengthen Operational Effectiveness

  • Partner with Operations Leads to strengthen delivery, workforce planning, staffing visibility, onboarding, and organizational health across the portfolio.
  • Support program financial management activities, including forecasting, staffing plans, resource allocation, and performance reviews.
  • Contribute to operational metrics, continuous-improvement initiatives, and organizational problem-solving efforts.
  • Help connect program-level insights to broader organizational decisions.

Develop People and Leaders

  • Coach engineers, technical leads, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and emerging program leaders through meaningful feedback and career-development support.
  • Contribute to building healthy teams and a positive organizational culture.
  • Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities.
  • Help identify and develop future leaders across the organization.

Contribute to Growth and Strategy

  • Support customer engagement, opportunity development, capture, proposals, and transition planning for new programs.
  • Help identify mission needs, emerging customer priorities, and opportunities for EXP capabilities.
  • Contribute operational insight to discussions regarding staffing, growth, and organizational strategy.
  • Work with Mission Leads, Operations Leads, and technical leaders to ensure execution realities inform future plans.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another relevant technical discipline.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex technical programs and multidisciplinary teams, including responsibility for cost, schedule, staffing, technical performance, risk, and customer satisfaction.
  • Experience

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Here’s a glimpse of the outstanding benefits you can enjoy when you join our team:

  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Time Off : Enjoy 11 paid holidays, up to 34 days of PTO
  • Robust 401(k) Plan : Benefit from up to a 12% company contribution, including a 3% safe harbor, 6% match, and up to 3% additional as a form of profit sharing.
  • Student Loan Repayment : Take advantage of our unique option to reallocate a portion of your 401(k) match funds to repay student loans, helping you achieve financial freedom faster.
  • Paid Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks of paid leave for the secondary caregiver for you to bond with your new family member.
  • Tuition Reimbursement : Pursue further education with up to $5,250/year available to support your continuous learning and growth.
  • Referral Bonus Program : Earn rewards for bringing talented individuals into our team.
  • Exclusive Entertainment Perks : Enjoy free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts, and more, adding fun and excitement to your life.
  • Onsite Amenities : Stay fit and healthy with our free, onsite fitness center, active workstations featuring treadmill and bike desks, and enjoy our onsite cafeteria with reduced-cost options.
  • Inspiring Work Culture : Thrive in a collaborative, creative, and supportive culture where you are encouraged to push boundaries, take risks, and enjoy the rewards.

Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being and professional growth. Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us!

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a diverse range of talent creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or protected veteran status.