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About Decision Technologies, Inc.
Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.
Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.
Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!
We are seeking a qualified Management Administrator / Executive Assistant in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position during normal government working hours, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Only candidates who can reliably get to Crystal City daily should apply.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECURITY CLEARANCE
Position Description:
The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Executive Assistant for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.
Responsibilities and Duties:
In the accomplishment of this task, the selectee will be directly responsible for the following:
- Proactive Calendar & Time Management: Autonomously manage and de-conflict complex Outlook calendars for the Program Manager (O-6 CAPT) and Deputy MPM (GS-15). Evaluate competing stakeholder priorities to fiercely protect principals' time and maintain the daily operational rhythm. Exercise independent judgment in resolving scheduling conflicts, reallocating executive availability, and establishing meeting priorities based on program objectives and organizational impact. Update and maintain distribution lists according to standard team composition, understand Navy chain of command, and coordinate meetings across various teams, committees, and stakeholder groups.
- Action Item & Suspense Oversight: Lead the execution of front-office workflows by aggressively tracking internal and external action items, suspense dates, and program deliverables for a 30-person government staff. Analyze incoming taskings and independently determine routing, coordination requirements, suspense timelines, and escalation criteria. Monitor progress of action items affecting Program Office operations and proactively identify execution risks requiring leadership awareness. Serve as the central authority for the management and disposition of executive taskings and organizational suspense requirements. Ensure principals are fully prepared with read-aheads and briefing materials for the next morning's operations.
Zero-Defect Navy Correspondence: Serve as the Program Office's senior administrative authority for executive correspondence and official communications. Draft, format, serialize, and rigorously quality-check official executive correspondence, MOAs/MOUs, and point papers. Ensure strict adherence to SECNAV M-5216.5 formatting rules and Navy chain of command protocols before documents reach the O-6's desk for signature.
Complex Travel Logistics (DTS): Manage executive travel programs and independently execute complex travel planning and voucher processing utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS). Proactively monitor travel cards, ensure strict compliance with travel policies, and independently interact with DTMC to rapidly resolve voucher errors.
- Executive Meeting Orchestration: Plan, organize, and serve as the technical lead for all Program Office meetings and All-Hands events utilizing the Navy Flank Speed (Microsoft Teams) environment. Serve as the lead coordinator for strategic engagements involving government leadership, fleet stakeholders, support contractors, and external organizations. Develop executive decision-support materials and ensure leadership receives necessary information to make informed decisions. Track resulting organizational actions and oversee execution through completion.
- Information Flow & Office Operations: Manage the flow of information entering and exiting the executive office and determine appropriate disposition, routing, and prioritization. Oversee SharePoint, collaboration platforms, organizational records, and information-sharing practices to support executive decision-making. Escort VIP guests and maintain the utmost professionalism when handling urgent inquiries.
- Professional Office Management: Act as a polished and authoritative gatekeeper for the Major Program Manager, reflecting the command's dignity and operational urgency when coordinating across warfare centers, fleet stakeholders, and defense industry OEMs. Direct day-to-day front-office operations supporting a high-visibility Navy acquisition organization. Represent leadership interests during routine interactions and resolve administrative matters without requiring direct executive involvement.
Maintain Command Readiness: Oversee administrative readiness initiatives supporting government personnel and organizational operations. Direct onboarding, integration, workspace management, administrative continuity, and operational support activities. Manage office resource requirements, procurement coordination, and space allocation activities within established authorities. Develop and maintain administrative controls, procedures, and readiness measures supporting sustained Program Office performance.
Required Qualifications
- At least 4 years’ experience as a prior EA for a senior Defense official
- At least 2 years’ experience as a prior EA for a U.S. Navy program office
- Experience managing principal Navy staff calendars as a delegate using Microsoft Outlook
- Substantial experience creating travel orders with the Defense Travel System (DTS) and interacting with DTMC to resolve travel issues
- Experience serializing and executing formal Navy correspondence on Navy letterhead
- Being a proactive office manager to ensure all office operations are running smoothly
- Experience with SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365 collaboration tools
Desired Qualifications
- At least 4 years’ experience as a prior EA for a U.S. Navy program office
- Experience specifically with U.S. Navy Flank Speed and utilizing Flank Speed Teams for meetings, coordination, and office communication.
Travel
- No travel required
Compensation:
Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
- Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Certifications
Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The pay range for this role is:
65,000 - 95,000 USD per year(HQ)
About Decision Technologies, Inc.
Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.
Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.
Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!
We are seeking a qualified Management Administrator / Executive Assistant in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position during normal government working hours, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Only candidates who can reliably get to Crystal City daily should apply.
YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECURITY CLEARANCE
Position Description:
The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Executive Assistant for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.
Responsibilities and Duties:
In the accomplishment of this task, the selectee will be directly responsible for the following:
- Proactive Calendar & Time Management: Autonomously manage and de-conflict complex Outlook calendars for the Program Manager (O-6 CAPT) and Deputy MPM (GS-15). Evaluate competing stakeholder priorities to fiercely protect principals' time and maintain the daily operational rhythm. Exercise independent judgment in resolving scheduling conflicts, reallocating executive availability, and establishing meeting priorities based on program objectives and organizational impact. Update and maintain distribution lists according to standard team composition, understand Navy chain of command, and coordinate meetings across various teams, committees, and stakeholder groups.
- Action Item & Suspense Oversight: Lead the execution of front-office workflows by aggressively tracking internal and external action items, suspense dates, and program deliverables for a 30-person government staff. Analyze incoming taskings and independently determine routing, coordination requirements, suspense timelines, and escalation criteria. Monitor progress of action items affecting Program Office operations and proactively identify execution risks requiring leadership awareness. Serve as the central authority for the management and disposition of executive taskings and organizational suspense requirements. Ensure principals are fully prepared with read-aheads and briefing materials for the next morning's operations.
Zero-Defect Navy Correspondence: Serve as the Program Office's senior administrative authority for executive correspondence and official communications. Draft, format, serialize, and rigorously quality-check official executive correspondence, MOAs/MOUs, and point papers. Ensure strict adherence to SECNAV M-5216.5 formatting rules and Navy chain of command protocols before documents reach the O-6's desk for signature.
Complex Travel Logistics (DTS): Manage executive travel programs and independently execute complex travel planning and voucher processing utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS). Proactively monitor travel cards, ensure strict compliance with travel policies, and independently interact with DTMC to rapidly resolve voucher errors.
- Executive Meeting Orchestration: Plan, organize, and serve as the technical lead for all Program Office meetings and All-Hands events utilizing the Navy Flank Speed (Microsoft Teams) environment. Serve as the lead coordinator for strategic engagements involving government leadership, fleet stakeholders, support contractors, and external organizations. Develop executive decision-support materials and ensure leadership receives necessary information to make informed decisions. Track resulting organizational actions and oversee execution through completion.
- Information Flow & Office Operations: Manage the flow of information entering and exiting the executive office and determine appropriate disposition, routing, and prioritization. Oversee SharePoint, collaboration platforms, organizational records, and information-sharing practices to support executive decision-making. Escort VIP guests and maintain the utmost professionalism when handling urgent inquiries.
- Professional Office Management: Act as a polished and authoritative gatekeeper for the Major Program Manager, reflecting the command's dignity and operational urgency when coordinating across warfare centers, fleet stakeholders, and defense industry OEMs. Direct day-to-day front-office operations supporting a high-visibility Navy acquisition organization. Represent leadership interests during routine interactions and resolve administrative matters without requiring direct executive involvement.
Maintain Command Readiness: Oversee administrative readiness initiatives supporting government personnel and organizational operations. Direct onboarding, integration, workspace management, administrative continuity, and operational support activities. Manage office resource requirements, procurement coordination, and space allocation activities within established authorities. Develop and maintain administrative controls, procedures, and readiness measures supporting sustained Program Office performance.
Required Qualifications
- At least 4 years’ experience as a prior EA for a senior Defense official
- At least 2 years’ experience as a prior EA for a U.S. Navy program office
- Experience managing principal Navy staff calendars as a delegate using Microsoft Outlook
- Substantial experience creating travel orders with the Defense Travel System (DTS) and interacting with DTMC to resolve travel issues
- Experience serializing and executing formal Navy correspondence on Navy letterhead
- Being a proactive office manager to ensure all office operations are running smoothly
- Experience with SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365 collaboration tools
Desired Qualifications
- At least 4 years’ experience as a prior EA for a U.S. Navy program office
- Experience specifically with U.S. Navy Flank Speed and utilizing Flank Speed Teams for meetings, coordination, and office communication.
Travel
- No travel required
Compensation:
Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
- Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Certifications
Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The pay range for this role is:
65,000 - 95,000 USD per year(HQ)
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Who's Hiring
- Macy's28
- JPMorganChase4
- Northrop Grumman3
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority3
- Meta2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Fintech
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive program manager jobs.
- 10 or more years of program or portfolio management experience in a complex organization
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential required or strongly preferred
- Experience leading cross-functional programs with budgets in the tens of millions
- Proficiency with enterprise project management tools such as Smartsheet, Planview, or Microsoft Project
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in business or a technical field preferred
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and drive alignment without direct authority
Tips for Your Executive Program Manager Job Search
Quantify program scale on your resume
Executive program managers are judged on scope. List the number of concurrent workstreams, total budget owned, and headcount influenced in each role. Hiring managers scan for these signals before reading anything else on your resume.
Distinguish program from project management
Many listings specify program management, not project management. Make sure your resume frames your work around interdependencies, strategic alignment, and organizational change, not just on-time delivery of discrete tasks.
Target listings that match your governance model
Some roles operate inside PMOs with strict stage-gate governance, others run agile at scale. Read each job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the operating model the team actually uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of stakeholder decisions
Interviewers at the executive level expect you to walk through how you escalated, resolved, or reframed a stalled program. Prepare two or three structured examples where your intervention changed the outcome, not just kept a program on schedule.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify how many programs you'll own at once, what authority you have over resourcing, and whether the role has executive sponsorship. These factors determine whether you can succeed, not just the title.
Executive Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive program managers?
The companies hiring the most executive program managers right now include Macy's, JPMorganChase, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology companies and large healthcare systems consistently account for a substantial portion of demand.
How many executive program manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of executive program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for in-person executive presence. Roles focused on digital transformation and enterprise software delivery tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while defense and government-adjacent programs are more likely to require on-site work.
How do you become an executive program manager?
Start by building a foundation in project management and earning a credential such as the PMP. Progress into program management by taking on roles that coordinate multiple related projects. Move into senior leadership by demonstrating budget ownership, executive stakeholder management, and the ability to align programs to organizational strategy. Most executives in this role have over a decade of progressively broader responsibility.
Can you get hired as an executive program manager with little experience?
Direct entry at the executive level is rare, but candidates who have led high-visibility programs in adjacent roles, such as senior project manager or director of operations, can make a credible case. Emphasize organizational impact, cross-functional leadership, and any exposure to PMO governance. A strong internal advocate or referral significantly improves your odds when formal experience is thinner than the posting requires.
What does the executive program manager interview process look like?
Expect multiple rounds that begin with a recruiter screen, move to a hiring manager conversation focused on your program leadership philosophy, and then progress to a panel or executive interview. You'll likely be asked to walk through a complex program you led end to end. Some employers include a case study or written exercise that tests how you structure ambiguous, large-scale program problems.
Where can I find and apply to executive program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to executive program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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