Program Director
Company: SOSi
Role summary
Program Director is a role at SOSi in Aiea, Hawaii, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-20. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Program Director
- Company
- SOSi
- Location
- Aiea, Hawaii, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Data Science
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-08-20
You’ll be leading large-scale government or defense programs with significant autonomy, making this a great fit for someone who thrives on high-level operational strategy. It’s an ideal step for a seasoned professional looking to manage substantial budgets and cross-functional teams in a mission-critical environment.
Job description
Company Description
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.
Job Description
The Program Director is the driving force behind a complex, mission‑critical federal program delivering advanced capabilities to INDOPACOM customers. This role provides strategic leadership across project execution, systems integration, cybersecurity, network engineering, and enterprise services—ensuring resilient, secure, and fully operational networks achieve and sustain Full Operational Capability (FOC) in high‑tempo environments.
As the single point of accountability for contract success, the Program Director leads delivery across Task Order Management, Systems Administration, Security Services, and Enterprise Management Services , while enforcing rigorous compliance with DoD standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and federal acquisition regulations . Serving as the senior interface with Government leadership, this leader drives operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across globally distributed CONUS and OCONUS teams , enabling scalable, future‑ready solutions aligned with evolving mission demands.
Essential Job Duties
Program Leadership & Execution
Provide strategic direction and oversight for all related program activities supporting INDOPACOM operational and strategic objectives.
Ensure full implementation of principles, architecture, standards, and specifications across all supported environments.
Oversee execution across all four task areas: Task Order Management.
Systems Administration.
Security Services.
Enterprise Management Services.
Ensure delivery of all contract deliverables including Monthly Progress Reports (MPR), Weekly Activity Reports (WAR), Contractor Performance Reports (CPR), technical documentation, and transition plans.
Maintain a rolling 90-Day Action Plan and ensure alignment with Government priorities, milestones, and performance standards.
Monitor program performance against Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs), ensuring 100% on-time delivery and high-quality output.
Lead risk management efforts, proactively identifying, mitigating, and communicating risks with recommended courses of action (COAs).
Manage surge support requirements while maintaining operational continuity.
Technical & Operational Oversight
Oversee systems integration, network engineering, and cyber security operations supporting networks and information systems.
Ensure achievement and sustainment of Full Operational Capability (FOC) across all supported sites.
Direct: Systems engineering, installation, testing, and evaluation.
Network management, configuration, and fault resolution.
Hardware/software lifecycle management and procurement.
Technical documentation, training, and knowledge management.
Ensure execution of Verification & Validation (V&V) activities, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Support global deployment activities, including OCONUS engineering, site surveys, and exercise support.
Oversee technical demonstrations and integration of new capabilities.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements including RMF, STIGs, and A&A processes.
Oversee Information Assurance (IA), COMSEC management, and network security operations.
Ensure contractor personnel meet DoD 8570/8140 certification requirements.
Ensure secure integration of cryptographic systems and classified communications.
Familiarity with Zero Trust environment requirements
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary interface with Government leadership, COR, and INDOPACOM stakeholders.
Lead monthly and weekly program reviews, including CPR and MPR briefings.
Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, financials, and performance.
Ensure customer satisfaction across INDOPACOM, component commands (PACAF, USARPAC, MARFORPAC, PACFLT, SOCPAC) and subordinate commands (USFK, USFJ).
Financial & Contract Management
Manage program budgets, forecasting, and cost control for FFP and O&M activities.
Track contract line-item performance, burn rates, and funding status.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, invoicing accuracy, and financial reporting.
Team Leadership & Workforce Management
Lead multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, cybersecurity, and program management functions.
Oversee staffing, onboarding, and personnel transitions, including transition-in/out planning.
Ensure workforce readiness, certifications, and training compliance.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on mission success and continuous improvement.
Enterprise & Knowledge Management
Oversee enterprise governance and information-sharing capabilities.
Ensure maintenance of technical libraries knowledge management systems.
Promote standardization and adherence to architecture across all supported sites.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Active in-scope DoD Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in program management supporting DoD or federal contracts.
Executive presence and demonstrated business acumen.
At least 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large, complex technical programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting systems integration, network engineering, cybersecurity/information assurance.
Strong knowledge of FAR / DFARS, RMF / A&A processes, DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
Experience managing CONUS/OCONUS operations and distributed teams.