5+ years of DoD leadership or program management experience, including involvement with DoD Security Cooperation initiatives
5+ years managing programs across the full lifecycle, delivering federal services within complex DoD environments
Experience with federal contracting processes (FAR compliance, contract execution, reporting) and familiarity with ITAR
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project
Requirements:
Lead a dispersed team of SMEs supporting U.S. government and partner-nation capacity-building efforts
Oversee the full program lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, delivery, closure) with monthly activities and reporting, ensuring technical and contractual alignment
Serve as primary point of contact for government stakeholders, subcontractors, and partner companies, providing regular status updates
Collaborate with Finance and Recruiting to manage cost estimation, spending, invoices, vendor portals, candidate submissions, and deliver regular reports to senior stakeholders
Job description
Opportunity: Program Manager
Bottom Line Up Front: The Hoplite Group, a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in defense-oriented solutions, is currently seeking a Program Manager to support an ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing programs within the federal contracting space, especially in DoD environments. This role requires a leader with excellent organization and communication skills, as well as experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Location: Remote (ideal home base is Greater Tampa Bay Area)
Level of Effort: Full-Time
Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Serve as the principal Program Manager, responsible for organizing, directing, and managing a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting U.S. government and partner nation capacity building efforts.
Oversee the full program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, delivery, and closure of monthly activities, reporting, and ad hoc deliverables.
Provide strategic direction and ensure all program deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements.
Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, subcontracting offices, and partner companies.
Collaborate with Hoplite Group’s Finance Team to support cost estimation, monitor spending, review invoices, and manage vendor portal requirements.
Track project progress using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project; provide consistent and transparent status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Support the Recruiting Team in identifying, vetting, and submitting qualified candidates to meet emerging customer requirements.
Deliver concise weekly and monthly reports and briefings to senior Hoplite Group stakeholders and government clients.
Ensure quality, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD and federal program standards.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
5+ years of experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) in a leadership or project/program management role. Ideally, has some experience with U.S. DoD Security Cooperation initiatives.
5+ years of program management experience, including oversight of teams across all program lifecycle phases.
Proven experience delivering federal services and managing contracts within complex DoD environments.
Experience with federal contracting processes, including FAR compliance, contract execution, and reporting – highly preferred.
Familiarity with ITAR.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams, track financial and hourly data, and deliver high-quality reports.
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and program management tools such as MS Project Professional/Server.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
