Program Lead

Description

Why Sabel Systems

Sabel Systems designs and delivers digital engineering ecosystems for DoD programs, enabling teams to connect data, systems, and personnel within secure, scalable environments. Our solutions empower programs to make faster decisions, close sustainment gaps, and meet the digital acquisition requirements.

Rather than simply proposing transformation, we implement and operate it at scale. Our method is clear: we orchestrate existing tools into a governing system of record, ensuring government ownership of infrastructure and traceable decisions. There's no vendor lock, no proprietary baselines, and no need for ATO rebuilds during transitions.

Sabel Systems is redefining modern defense acquisition. If you seek to solve complex challenges at scale and want your work to directly accelerate military capability while reshaping the DoD's approach to digital engineering, this is the place for you.

Complexity Simplified. Mission Amplified.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to a multi-disciplinary technical team including the DevSecOps Engineer, Test Subject Matter Expert, MBSE Subject Matter Expert, Data Scientist, Data Fabric Subject Matter Expert, and Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Subject Matter Expert; establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-one meetings with each team member, and support professional development across all technical domains
• Manage team performance including performance reviews, career development planning, recognition, and corrective actions as needed; foster cross-functional collaboration and integration across infrastructure security, quality assurance, systems engineering, data science, data management, and analytics/simulation specialties
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans including technical approach, schedule, resource allocation, risk management, and budget planning for a multi-disciplinary team
• Manage program schedule and milestones; track progress against planned deliverables; identify and mitigate schedule risks across multiple technical workstreams
• Provide strategic technical oversight without day-to-day hands-on involvement; review technical approaches, designs, and decisions for alignment with program objectives across all domains (infrastructure security, quality assurance, systems engineering, data science, data management, and modeling/simulation)
• Ensure technical strategies for DevSecOps infrastructure, testing approaches, MBSE models, data science analytics, data fabric architecture, and modeling/simulation align with customer requirements, security standards, and DoD compliance requirements
• Represent Sabel Systems professionally to the customer and prime contractor; serve as primary point of contact for technical and program matters
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DoD regulations, security requirements, and contractual obligations; maintain classified information appropriately
• Manage contract performance within defined scope, schedule, and budget; track earned value against planned performance
• Identify opportunities to enhance team capabilities, improve processes, and advance technical approaches across all specialties
• Develop and maintain program documentation including technical approach, architecture, design decisions, and implementation guides

Qualifications

What You Bring

Required

• US Citizen with Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility; extensive experience in classified DoD programs
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS in relevant field) preferred
• 15+ years of professional experience in technical program management, software development, systems engineering, or related roles
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams, programs, or projects; demonstrated success leading teams of 5+ people
• 5+ years of experience managing classified DoD programs or contracts; knowledge of DoD acquisition processes (JCIDS, acquisition strategy, program management)
• Technical understanding of modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, Kubernetes, containerization, or equivalent infrastructure technologies
• Technical understanding of software testing, quality assurance, security testing methodologies, and validation approaches
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or digital engineering practices
• Understanding of data science, analytics, data management, and modeling/simulation disciplines
• Experience with program management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and ability to adapt approach to program needs
• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, schedules, and resources; understanding of earned value management or equivalent metrics
• Strong understanding of DoD security requirements, NIST cybersecurity framework, and compliance frameworks (RMF, FISMA); familiarity with DISA standards
• Experience working with prime contractors in supporting role; comfort navigating complex organizational relationships and matrix management
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences (engineers, management, military personnel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build trust, influence others, and lead through influence
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information under pressure

Preferred

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• Advanced understanding of DevSecOps practices, secure software development lifecycle, and infrastructure security
• Experience with space systems, satellite operations, or other mission-critical DoD programs
• Background in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and knowledge of DoD-specific cloud platforms
• Understanding of DISA RMF process, system accreditation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) preparation
• Experience managing programs with multi-million dollar budgets and complex stakeholder environments
• Hands-on technical background in DevOps, systems engineering, software development, or cybersecurity
• Experience managing subcontractors or acting as a subcontractor lead on large programs
• Track record of successful program delivery on complex classified systems

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what's right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise
Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work. Together we can build the future with purpose. Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined in partnership with the Hiring Manager and may vary based on factors such as contract and labor category alignment, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and geographic location.

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@sabelsystems.com for assistance.