Government Contract Program Manager (Customer Facing) - Remote

Originally posted 1 September 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 11 September 2026.

About the role

This role involves managing strategic U.S. Government contracts, coordinating customer interaction, requirements, and satisfaction, and overseeing a portfolio of related programs within the semiconductor industry.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary program manager and point of contact for strategic U.S. Government contracts, impacting scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables.
• Coordinate a portfolio of programs in parallel, balancing priorities and ensuring consistent execution and delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional program teams to deliver on contract milestones and technical objectives.
• Establish program governance, cadence, and decision-making forums to create accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Coordinate government customer relationships, including reporting, technical reviews, and contract negotiations and modifications.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, integrated master schedules (IMS), and risk registers; communicate status to leadership and customers.

What you'll need

• Strong project management experience managing U.S. Government contracts (DoD, IC, or other federal agencies).
• Experience managing programs within the commercial technology or semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, cross-functional programs in a matrixed environment.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) and contract types (FFP, CPFF, OTA).
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

Nice to have

• Experience with non-traditional defense contracting vehicles such as Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), CRADAs, or TIA programs.
• Familiarity with government program management best practices and integrated program management methods.
• Experience working with semiconductor fabrication, packaging, design, or related technologies.
• PMP certification (Project Management Professional).

Skills: Government contracts, customer relationship, program governance, risk registers, semiconductor technology roadmap