Program Manager Job at IDS International, Arlington, VA

  • IDS International
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

Job Title

Program Manager

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location

Gov site (NCR)

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier, or later reporting based on customer requirement s.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead, oversee, and execute complex, large-scale programs supporting government and defense missions. This role is responsible for full lifecycle program leadership, including resource planning, milestone execution, cost management, personnel supervision, stakeholder coordination, and alignment with organizational and mission priorities. The Program Manager will apply proven methodologies and strong leadership principles to guide diverse teams, subcontractors, and multifunctional efforts in support of high-visibility programs.

Key Duties

• Plan, direct, and manage methodologies and program operations, ensuring effective manpower utilization, compliance with standards, training execution, and overall performance optimization.
• Lead problem resolution efforts, manage employee relations (including subcontractor personnel), and oversee cost, budget, and schedule performance.
• Supervise and guide employees across various labor categories and skill levels.
• Coordinate with Service Headquarters and/or DoD leadership to ensure program objectives and mission requirements are achieved.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and reporting deliverables.
• Ensure program activities meet quality, security, and contractual requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely briefs, updates, and decision-support materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, technical, management, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience:
• Planning, directing, and managing complex projects and operations of similar size and complexity, including manpower utilization, standards, training, problem resolution, employee relations, cost, budget, and milestone management.
• Managing and supervising employees across diverse labor categories and skill levels.
• Working with Service Headquarters and/or DoD leadership.
• TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required.

Questions?

Please reach out to lolney@idsinternational.com for additional questions or information.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

Job Tags

Full time, For subcontractor, Local area, Flexible hours

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