Parallel Wireless
Senior Program Manager - US Defense and Federal Group
Washington DC - Baltimore Area · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance requires U.S. citizenship under federal law, unless the candidate currently holds an active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
About the job
Directs US defense and federal programs involving mesh networking and Open RAN solutions, managing execution from inception through completion to meet business, financial, cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
What you'll do
- Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance across all phases.
- Coordinate with customers and subcontractors on Statements of Work, milestones, risks, schedules, and cost variances.
- Establish and execute program plans, grow follow-on scope, and coordinate functional teams to achieve contract goals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a similar engineering field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship under federal law, or currently hold an active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
- Experience managing DoW development projects for RF communications, networking, or cellular applications.
- Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification.
Tools
Open RAN, 5G/6G, RF communications, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Earned Value Management (EVMS)
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