Program Manager
College Park, MD
Full Time
Senior Executive
Senior Program Manager
Research | College Park, MD | Full Time
Location: College Park, MD
Category: Management
Schedule: Standard Day Shift, Monday–Friday
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or related discipline; PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level II certification
Experience Requirement: 10+ years
Compensation Range: $150,000 – $200,000 (based on experience)
Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering initiatives across a broad range of physical science domains, including quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics.
This role supports a government research laboratory environment where TAP provides highly skilled scientists, engineers, and technical staff to advance mission-critical national security efforts. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the government customer and is responsible for overseeing all contract activities across a technically diverse and geographically distributed portfolio of research programs.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
Clearance Requirement
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.
Factors considered for U.S. Government security clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:
Additional Information
By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Research | College Park, MD | Full Time
Location: College Park, MD
Category: Management
Schedule: Standard Day Shift, Monday–Friday
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or related discipline; PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level II certification
Experience Requirement: 10+ years
Compensation Range: $150,000 – $200,000 (based on experience)
TAP Engineering is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support leading-edge research and engineering initiatives across a broad range of physical science domains, including quantum computing, advanced computing systems, additive manufacturing, photonics, advanced materials, and microelectronics.
This role supports a government research laboratory environment where TAP provides highly skilled scientists, engineers, and technical staff to advance mission-critical national security efforts. The Senior Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the government customer and is responsible for overseeing all contract activities across a technically diverse and geographically distributed portfolio of research programs.
- Allocate and manage program resources, including staffing, facilities, materials, and funding
- Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training efforts for program personnel
- Develop, monitor, and report financial performance metrics, including earned value, estimate to complete, and funding utilization
- Review and manage the Integrated Program Baseline and resource-loaded schedules
- Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues impacting program execution
- Prepare and present program status reports, technical documentation, and executive-level briefings
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and administrative requirements in coordination with contracts staff
- Provide input to Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans and Program Performance Reviews
- Coordinate logistics and planning for meetings, workshops, technical seminars, and conferences
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- 10+ years of experience as a program or project manager leading technical programs valued at $10M+ annually
- At least 1 year of experience managing funds and resources using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar reporting frameworks
- Program management certification (PMP, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or DAWIA Level II in Program Management)
- Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.
Factors considered for U.S. Government security clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:
- U.S. citizenship
- Favorable criminal history review
- Education verification
- Drug and substance use review
- Credit history review
- Subject interview
By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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