Nokomis, Inc. is a premier R&D company in innovative technology. We specialize in making the world’s most sensitive electromagnetic sensors and perform some of the most advanced R&D to solve complex problems for government entities, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and NASA. Since 2002, Nokomis has executed over $100M in advanced government R&D efforts and currently employs nearly 60 staff across three offices and a dedicated testing site near Pittsburgh, PA.

We are seeking a Program Manager – Lead and grow Nokomis’ portfolio of counter-unmanned aircraft system programs. This role requires a technically capable program manager who can understand and engage with engineering challenges, contribute hands-on when needed, and drive execution across multiple concurrent contracts.

The Program Manager will be responsible not only for cost, schedule, and performance, but also for business development and customer relationship growth as an inherent part of the role. This position operates at the intersection of technical execution, customer engagement, and portfolio growth within a rapidly evolving mission area.

This is a direct hire, full-time salaried position (M–F, 40 hrs/week with occasional overtime). Daily on-site work is required at our Canonsburg, PA office. Due to government contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Occasional business-related travel is expected.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Manage a portfolio of counter-UAS programs composed of multiple small to mid-sized government contracts
Own and manage cost, schedule, and performance across all assigned CUAS contracts
Maintain technical depth sufficient to understand engineering challenges, guide technical decision-making, and contribute directly to technical tasks when required
Lead program execution activities including planning, staffing, risk management, execution tracking, and customer reporting
Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned CUAS programs, building trust and long-term relationships
Drive business development activities as an inherent part of the role, including opportunity identification, customer engagement, and capture support, in coordination with the BD team
Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including system integrators and companies delivering comprehensive counter-UAS solutions
Coordinate and support proposal development, technical inputs, program plans, and cost estimates related to CUAS opportunities
Manage personnel assigned to CUAS programs within a matrixed organization, coordinating across engineering disciplines and functional leadership
Ensure program activities align with contract requirements, security constraints, and government expectations
Identify risks and issues across technical, schedule, and cost dimensions, and implement mitigation strategies
Support strategic planning and roadmap development for Nokomis’ counter-UAS portfolio
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Demonstrated experience managing government R&D or technology development programs
Technical background sufficient to understand and engage with engineering teams across hardware, software, RF, sensing, or systems domains
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent contracts with competing priorities
Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance on government programs
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with customers, engineers, leadership, and external partners
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project R&D environment
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships that support program growth

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting or managing counter-UAS, sensing, RF, radar, or defense-related programs
Experience leading or supporting business development and capture activities
Familiarity with DoD acquisition environments and contract types
Experience working with system integrators or multi-company program teams
Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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