Senior Level Program Specialist Jobs
Senior level program specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of program direction, stakeholder accountability, and the cross-functional teams that deliver results. Roles are concentrated in Technology & Software, Medical Devices, and Government & Public Sector, with 14% remote or hybrid availability and employers like LTM Limited, NVIDIA, and ACT1 Federal hiring at this level now.
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Position Title: Program Manager/Principal Contracts Specialist
Location: Kittery, Maine (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: NA
Shift: Day
Remote Type: On-site (Remote opportunity possible with Customer approval)
Clearance required: Confidential
Division: Aviation
Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000
***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!
Responsibilities:
- Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and contract objectives.
- Research, interpret, analyze and apply acquisition regulations.
- Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes smooth flow and even distribution.
- Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules.
- Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities.
- Balances workload and provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of procurement and administrative issues.
- Hears and resolves employee complaints.
- Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.
- Provides technical and administrative supervision over all contracted employees.
- Provides overall direction and accomplishment of contract requirements of team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Active Confidential clearance required.
- 10-12 years' experience as a Program Manager/Manager/Principal Contracts Specialist supporting the large DoD programs is required.
- Experience in Government regulations, manuals, pertaining to procurement with a working knowledge of Federal and DoD regulations to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is required.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification or equivalent required.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401K with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
- Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
Position Title: Program Manager/Principal Contracts Specialist
Location: Kittery, Maine (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard)
Category: Contingent
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: NA
Shift: Day
Remote Type: On-site (Remote opportunity possible with Customer approval)
Clearance required: Confidential
Division: Aviation
Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000
***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***
Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We've served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!
Responsibilities:
- Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and contract objectives.
- Research, interpret, analyze and apply acquisition regulations.
- Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes smooth flow and even distribution.
- Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules.
- Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities.
- Balances workload and provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of procurement and administrative issues.
- Hears and resolves employee complaints.
- Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.
- Provides technical and administrative supervision over all contracted employees.
- Provides overall direction and accomplishment of contract requirements of team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- Active Confidential clearance required.
- 10-12 years' experience as a Program Manager/Manager/Principal Contracts Specialist supporting the large DoD programs is required.
- Experience in Government regulations, manuals, pertaining to procurement with a working knowledge of Federal and DoD regulations to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is required.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification or equivalent required.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401K with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Education, Training & Professional Development
- Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
- Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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Senior Level Program Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level program specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned full program lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and delivering measurable outcomes gives candidates the strongest edge. Tailoring your application to show scope of ownership, decisions you drove, and results your programs produced will differentiate you from mid-level applicants.
Which companies hire senior level program specialists?
Companies hiring senior level program specialists right now include LTM Limited, NVIDIA, and ACT1 Federal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large government contractors, healthcare systems, technology firms, and mission-driven nonprofits that run complex, multi-stakeholder programs requiring experienced oversight.
Are there remote senior level program specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 14% of senior level program specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making this a relatively flexible role at the senior tier. Government-adjacent and compliance-heavy positions are more likely to require on-site presence, while technology and consulting employers more commonly offer distributed arrangements.
What makes a program specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than execution alone. A senior program specialist sets program strategy, makes resourcing and prioritization decisions, manages relationships with executive or government stakeholders, and is accountable for outcomes across the full program lifecycle. Mentoring junior staff and contributing to process improvement or organizational standards are also common expectations that distinguish these roles from mid-level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level program specialists?
Senior Level program specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Medical Devices, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, regulation-heavy, or mission-critical programs that require experienced professionals capable of managing complexity, ensuring compliance, and coordinating across multiple internal and external stakeholders.