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PBS

Sr. Program Associate

Arlington, VA

$55K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Title: Sr. Program Associate Department: Programming Operations & Engagement Corporate Area: General Audience Programming Status: Regular, Full time Exempt Manager Title: Sr. Director,

PBS

Sr. Program Associate

Arlington, VA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Title: Sr. Program Associate Department: Programming Operations & Engagement Corporate Area: General Audience Programming Status: Regular, Full time Exempt Manager Title: Sr. Director,

JRC Careers

Senior Program Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$131K - $131K/yr

Who We Are (video) At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor

Envisioneering

Senior Program Manager

Washington, DC

$125K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Envisioneering, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business with over 30 years of experience dedicated to mission support and technology development for US national defense. We are seeking a Senior

SITEC Consulting

Senior Program Integrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

$115K - $116K/yr

Program Integrator III - Financial & Program ManagementPosition Overview We are seeking an experienced Program Integrator III to support financial planning, program execution, and resource management

SITEC Consulting

Senior Program Integrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Program Integrator III - Financial & Program Management Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Program Integrator III to support financial planning, program execution, and resource

Themis Insight

Sr. Program Integrator

Laurel, MD · On-site

$115K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem - not just the symptoms - using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Senior Program Manager

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$112K - $113K/yr

Army TENCAP's mission is to enable the Army to rapidly exploit and influence National capabilities and architectures. Army TENCAP conducts advanced development and rapid prototyping to enhance,

mPower, Inc.

Senior Program Analyst

Bethesda, MD

$120K - $155K/yr

mPower is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support a federal client in advancing program operations, policy implementation, and organizational effectiveness. This highly visible role serves as a

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Senior Program Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$125K/yr

Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Senior Program Analyst, with experience as an Air Traffic Controller and/or pilot (civil or military) coupled with strong program management, stakeholder engagement,

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What is the difference between Senior Program Assistant vs Program Assistant?

AspectSenior Program AssistantProgram Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically requires 2+ years experience, relevant certifications, or specialized trainingEntry-level, often requiring a high school diploma or associate degree
Work EnvironmentSupports senior staff, handles complex tasks, may oversee projectsAssists with routine program tasks, data entry, and administrative support
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in nonprofits, government agencies, and international organizationsUsed across similar sectors for entry-level roles

The main difference between a Senior Program Assistant and a Program Assistant lies in experience, responsibilities, and level of independence. Senior Program Assistants typically handle more complex tasks, support senior staff, and may oversee projects, whereas Program Assistants focus on routine support and administrative duties. Both roles are vital in program operations within nonprofit, government, and international sectors.

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Infographic showing various Senior Program Assistant job openings in Lanham, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Senior Program Manager

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$150K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

MTSI is seeking a Senior Program Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to provide support to a high-profile Air Force customer at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), DC.
The customer Program Office provides planning and acquisition of cost-effective, long-term critical U.S. Air Force capabilities in an Integrated Product Team structure. The candidate will work side by side with customers and other contractors in the Program Office. Working with the customer, the candidate will also interface with major defense contractors who supply critical defense capabilities. The majority of the work will be performed in the customer workspace. Travel up to 20% is expected.
Responsibilities
  • Provide project management, acquisition support of customer development efforts.
  • Perform project manager duties to ensure efficient execution of assigned efforts.
  • Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, contracts, finance, and program teams.
  • Maintain awareness of day-to-day issues and plan/prepare for significant project events.
  • Assist in the full spectrum of actions required to award contracts and contract modifications to other contractor(s) that may include pre-award documentation, assistance in the support of source selection activities, and post-award support activities.
  • Review contract deliverables, integrated schedules, technical status reports, and cost performance reports and provide assessments to the Government team.
  • Assist in program office surveillance of prime and subcontractor performance. Assist in determining program progress and communication recommendations to the Government.
  • Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
  • Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines.
  • Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
  • Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
  • Assist with identifying and mitigating risks to technology development projects.
  • Create and coordinate DD 254s with the program staff and industry.
  • Participate in working groups and team planning offsites.
  • Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Required Experience
  • 15+ years acquisition experience and Bachelor's degree or 10+ years acquisition experience and Master's Degree
  • Experience working DoD acquisition programs to include DoD contracting and program management strategies, generation of Justification and Authority (J&A) documents, Acquisition Strategy Plan, CDRLs, as well as assisting with creation of Statement of Objectives and Statement of Work for research and development (R&D) activities.
  • Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
  • Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers.
  • Must have experience with collaboration tools including but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, be capable of developing briefings and reports accurately summarizing program performance and addressing key issues for senior DAF and OSD leadership, and other DoD offices.
  • Extensive acquisition and contract management experience, specifically monitoring program execution and integration of complex programs and systems, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project for financial and schedule analysis of technology projects.
  • The selected candidate will have experience with CBC2 (cloud-based Command and Control) systems or related cloud-enabled C2/C5ISR environments, including distributed mission operations, cloud-hosted tactical data systems, enterprise cloud modernization efforts, or similar government command-and-control platforms.

Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering), 15+ years experience or Master's Degree; Business, Project Management; Engineering, or other military studies related field, 10+ years experience

Desired Education
  • Project management certifications (e.g., DAU, PMP, Agile, or similar)

Required Clearance
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility

The pay range for this position in is $150,000/year to $230,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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