Senior Program Manager (Secret Clearance)

Who is Malama Kai Technologies?  

Malama Kai Technologies (MKT) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) providing mission-driven engineering, technology, and professional services in support of the U.S. Government.  

Headquartered in Maui, Hawaiʻi, and Herndon, Virginia, MKT was founded to deliver high-quality, dependable solutions while creating long-term economic opportunities for the Native Hawaiian community. Our work spans complex, regulated environments where reliability, security, and accountability are essential, including defense, intelligence, and federal civilian missions.  

Position Location: On-Site - Indian Head, MD 

Clearance Required: Active Secret 

Position Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee complex program operations within a federal environment. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio of technical, administrative, and program support functions. 

The selected candidate will be responsible for driving execution, implementing process improvements, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with mission and contractual objectives. This position requires an active Secret security clearance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Lead and manage contract/task order execution in support of federal operational objectives 

Oversee program and business management functions including planning, scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking 

Develop and refine processes to improve operational efficiency and program delivery 

Provide detailed milestone planning, scheduling, and reporting using Microsoft Project 

Conduct workload assessments, level-of-effort analysis, and risk management activities 

Collaborate with senior federal stakeholders to identify, plan, and implement initiatives that enhance organizational capabilities 

Contribute to strategic planning efforts, operational reviews, and performance evaluations 

Ensure adherence to contractual requirements, policies, and federal procedures 

Recommend and implement systemic improvements to strengthen productivity, quality, and customer service standards 

Oversee diverse support functions including data management, administrative operations, multimedia coordination, inventory oversight, technical screening, travel coordination, financial tracking, documentation management, and related program support activities 

Required Qualifications 

Active Secret Security Clearance 

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a technical, business, or managerial discipline 

Minimum 15 years of relevant program or project management experience 

Demonstrated experience managing programs within a federal or government environment 

Strong knowledge of program management principles, contract execution, and business operations 

Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams and manage complex deliverables

Desired Qualifications 

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 

Benefits and Compensation:   

Malama Kai Technologies offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience, contract requirements, and role responsibilities. Benefits eligibility and offerings will be discussed during the hiring process.   

Malama Kai Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.