Program Manager – GBAD (8695)

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Program Manager – GBAD (8695)

Job Category: Managerial

Requisition Number: PROGR002643

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• + Posted: October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• VA Stafford Stafford, VA 22554, USA

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Description

LOCATION: Stafford, VA

STATUS: Contingent

TRAVEL: 10%

CLEARANCE: Secret

SALARY RANGE: The salary range the company expects to pay for this position is $138,282-$169,011 per year. Final salary will be determined based on experience, education, qualifications, contract requirements, and internal equity considerations.

BENEFITS: 401K, Life/Health/ Dental/Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Flexible Paid Leave, Tuition Reimbursement

DESCRIPTION: Patricio Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a candidate to manage program execution, schedule, cost performance, and compliance with contract requirements for the Program Manager Ground Based Air Defense.

Primary duties will include (but not limited to):

• Serve as the single contractor point of contact for all contractual matters.
• Maintain continuous engagement with Government leadership to understand priorities and mission requirements.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate a multidisciplinary professional services workforce.
• Oversee execution of acquisition, program management, logistics, engineering, cybersecurity, business operations, administrative, and test support functions.
• Establish and maintain a quality management program supporting all contract activities.
• Identify, assess, track, and manage contractual, staffing, schedule, and execution risks.
• Monitor labor utilization, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
• Ensure timely submission of all required reports, briefings, and deliverables.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• DoD acquisition processes and policies.
• Strong customer engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary professional services teams.
• Experience supporting complex DoD acquisition organizations.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capability.
• Ability to align contractor resources with Government priorities.
• Commitment to quality, responsiveness, collaboration, and mission success.
• Project Management Professional (PMP); DAWIA or Defense Acquisition Credential Program certification in Program Management or related field; or Agile, Program Management, or equivalent leadership certifications (preferred).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Management, Logistics, Acquisition, or a related discipline.
• 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, systems engineering, logistics, or professional services programs or a Master's with 8-10 years of experience.
• Minimum 8 years managing complex Government support contracts, acquisition support programs, or professional services organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams supporting DoD acquisition or technology programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing contract performance, staffing, customer relationships, and delivery of program support services.
• Experience supporting Program Executive Offices, Program Offices, Systems Commands, or Major Defense Acquisition Programs is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: reaching, shifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Occasionally lifts to 20 lbs.

Employees must be able to see and hear, read, and write effectively in English. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control and writing. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication. Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% by ground and air transportation.

EOE. Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Patricio Enterprises Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.