Senior Program Manager (Secret Clearance)

Job Description

Salary:

Who isMalama Kai Technologies?

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government.

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaii, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions.

Position Location:On-Site - Indian Head, MD

Clearance Required:Active Secret

Position Overview

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Program Managerto lead and oversee complex program operations within a federal environment. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio of technical, administrative, and program support functions.

The selected candidate willbe responsible fordriving execution, implementing process improvements, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with mission and contractualobjectives. This position requires an activeSecret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage contract/task order execution in support of federal operational objectives

Oversee program and business management functions including planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking

Develop and refine processes to improve operational efficiency and program delivery

Provide detailed milestone planning, scheduling, and reporting using Microsoft Project

Conduct workload assessments, level-of-effort analysis, and risk management activities

Collaborate with senior federal stakeholders toidentify, plan, and implement initiatives that enhance organizational capabilities

Contribute to strategic planning efforts, operational reviews, and performance evaluations

Ensure adherence to contractual requirements, policies, and federal procedures

Recommend and implement systemic improvements to strengthen productivity, quality, and customer service standards

Oversee diverse support functions including data management, administrative operations, multimedia coordination, inventory oversight, technical screening, travel coordination, financial tracking, documentation management, and related program support activities

Required Qualifications

ActiveSecret Security Clearance

Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in a technical, business, or managerial discipline

Minimum 15 years of relevant program or project management experience

Demonstrated experience managing programs within a federal or government environment

Strong knowledge of program management principles, contract execution, and business operations

Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams and manage complex deliverables

Desired Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Benefits and Compensation:

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packagescommensuratewith experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities.Benefitseligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect andseekto empowereach individualand support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-time