DoD SkillBridge - Program Manager
Job Description
Position Overview
DoD SkillBridge – Program Manager opportunity at Sedaro. Location: Arlington, Virginia. This role is for active-duty U.S. Military Service Members who qualify for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program. Join an innovative startup focused on R&D, modeling, and simulation in the aerospace and space industries as we develop the world’s first digital twin platform for complex systems. To apply, please complete the SkillBridge Interest Form at https://vets2pm.com/skillbridge/ and then click “Apply”.
About Sedaro: Sedaro is a stable, venture-backed startup pushing the boundaries of distributed system design and operations in aerospace and beyond, delivering a platform-as-a-service that enables rapid development and operation of complex hardware systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Powerpoint slide decks, reports, and collaborate with technical leadership to schedule project sprints aligned with customer tasking.
- Provide input on proposals, white papers, and other non-project related deliverables.
- Schedule major milestones and track progress to ensure that contract requirements are met.
- Collaborate with engineers to confirm understanding of technical requirements for each milestone deliverable.
- Own projects from inception to completion while meeting tight deadlines.
- Understand customer needs and communicate these requirements effectively to implement agile solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience managing government contracts.
- Experience leading client meetings, scheduling milestone events, and tracking deadlines.
- Experience working with a team of software developers.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, GitLab, or other project management and scheduling software.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Highly organized with the ability to plan and schedule multiple milestones and deliverables.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with customers and internal teams.
- A process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
- Experience managing Research & Development (R&D) efforts with DoD stakeholders.
- Understanding of agile software development processes.
- PMP Certification or similar credentials.
- Master’s degree (or progress towards) in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience managing budgets and invoicing deliverables.
Benefits & Perks
- Schedule: 10 – 4 Core Business Hours
- Benefits: Company covered meals 2 days/week for lunch