Lead Program Manager

STR is hiring aLeadProgram Manager (PM) in the Cyber Division who is passionate about collaborative problem solving and working on the hardest national security problems. This position is located in our Woburn, MA office.

The PM will be responsible for a portfolio of cyber research and development programs. This includes managing all program phases, from marketing to proposal development, from contract initiation to execution, and from program close-out to transition.

We believe that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that could enable us to provide our customers with innovative solutions. The skills listed below are intended to give you a sense for the position. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply!

PM responsibilities will include receiving requirements from our program customer(s), tracking the program schedule and milestones, coordinating with the STR Contracts, Finance, Security, and IT teams, providing quality assurance on reports, and tracking program risk to ensure timely, successful deliveries of products to the customer. The PM will also support coordination with STR sub-contractors, ensuring smooth integration and accomplishment of assigned tasks. Additionally, the PM will routinely collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to support the Group Leader and other key stakeholders on staff planning, financial planning, recruiting and onboarding, and continuous improvement of internal security and IT processes. Furthermore, the PM will be responsible for influencing and executing the Defensive Cyber business strategy. This includes identifying and meeting with prospective Customers and generating new lines of business.

What you will do:

Managing program technical, financial, and schedule performance

Working with the principal investigator, technical staff, subcontractors, and support personnel to identify and address risks and issues

Managing program performance through review of metrics and program execution milestones (including scheduling, cost, and logistics)

Developing a capture strategy and executing on said strategy

Gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing data from multiple sources, such as project reports, project staff, and customer feedback to understand and communicate status and to identify trends

Interacting with external program customers and internal company leadership

Managing scientists, engineers, and technicians across broad areas of expertise

Achieving cost, schedule, and customer objectives on advanced technology programs

Working in a fast-paced environment to enable successful contract execution

Building strong customer relationships and establish open lines of communication

Who you are:

This position requires an Active Top SecretSecured Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.

Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 7 years' related experience

Minimum of 5 years experience managing complex technical programs

Experienced in project management within DoD or IC, and/or experience directly supporting program objectives such as managing cost, schedule, and technical performance

Experience leading technical teams on advanced R&D programs

Motivated collaborator and effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proven track record of business capture

Nice to have:

Experience writing technical proposals, or leading proposal efforts

Experience spanning all project phases, from ideation to technology research and product development

Working knowledge of DoD or IC mission and acquisition processes

Technical breadth and a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, technically diverse programs and teams.

Entrepreneurial spirit and eager to engage in technical marketing and business development

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $194,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.