Contingent Workforce Program Manager Jobs in Athens, PA

***Candidates must have a current DoD security clearance or a recently expired one.

An elite U.S. defense technology innovator is seeking a highly accomplished leadership professional to spearhead sophisticated defense initiatives from inception through final deployment. Managed exclusively by StaffRight Associates, this high-visibility position drives comprehensive program execution, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, technical benchmarks, and client expectations. Operating out of Binghamton, New York, the successful candidate will function as the primary liaison to defense clients while aligning multidisciplinary internal teams across various operational business units to fulfill critical national security initiatives.

• Champion complex defense initiatives throughout the complete lifecycle, spanning contract finalization, advanced development, manufacturing, delivery, and long-term product lifecycle support.

• Cultivate enduring, trust-based partnerships with primary government and defense customers as their principal organizational liaison.

• Architect comprehensive operational strategies, establishing integrated timelines, financial parameters, and optimized workforce assignments.

• Synchronize collaborative efforts across matrixed units, including engineering, production, logistics, legal, corporate finance, and quality assurance divisions.

• Validate project velocity by routinely auditing operational expenditures, delivery timelines, engineering milestones, and contract compliance.

• Synthesize clear performance evaluations, financial projections, and strategic progress indicators for presentation to executive leadership.

• Minimize organizational vulnerabilities by identifying systemic operational hazards and deploying proactive mitigation protocols across the lifecycle.

• Formulate strategic corrective workflows to rapidly resolve any emerging cost overruns, timeline delays, or engineering challenges.

• Drive corporate expansion by actively participating in technical proposal architecture, strategic customer alignment, and capture initiatives.

• Foster a corporate environment centered on personal accountability, cross-functional synergy, and ongoing operational refinement.

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or the verified capacity to successfully secure one).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or a closely aligned academic field; an advanced Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

• Ten To Twenty Years of documented leadership in Program Management or advanced organizational direction.

• Proven history of successfully delivering sophisticated, high-stakes initiatives within Aerospace, Defense, or equivalent deep-technology environments.

• Demonstrated capability navigating and guiding cross-functional personnel within matrixed corporate frameworks.

• Advanced acumen in Financial Management, encompassing precise corporate budgeting, forward forecasting, and rigid Program Cost Control.

• Deep functional proficiency in Earned Value Management, Program Metrics, Variance Analysis, and Schedule Management.

• Exceptional capabilities in executive communication, team leadership, strategic negotiations, and Customer Relationship Management.

• Absolute requirement of U.S. Citizenship to satisfy federal defense contracting mandates.

• Preferred experience or familiarity with Government Contracting, Integrated Master Schedules, Risk Management Framework, Proposal Development, and comprehensive Contract Execution.

• Annual base salary range of $105,000 to $175,000, tailored strictly to depth of experience.

• Full-time, permanent direct-hire placement.

• Comprehensive corporate benefits package.

• Full Relocation Paid assistance available for qualified out-of-area candidates.

• Onsite operational structure located in Binghamton, NY, with flexibility for occasional domestic travel and periodic extended operational hours based on critical client milestones.

Nestled in New York scenic Southern Tier, Binghamton offers a rare balance of career vitality and family-focused living. On the professional front, the region has evolved into a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense tech, anchored by major industry players and the world-class research engine of Binghamton University. This creates an excellent climate for career longevity without the cutthroat congestion of a massive metro area. For families, that professional growth is paired with an exceptionally affordable cost of living. Excellent public schools, safe, tight-knit suburban neighborhoods like Endwell and Chenango Bridge, and beautiful parks provide a nurturing environment to raise children. Ultimately, Binghamton allows you to build a high-impact career while maintaining the time, space, and financial freedom to actually enjoy life with the people who matter most.

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.