Program Manager III

Post Date

Jun 12, 2026

Location

Petaluma,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94954
US
Aug 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

LAX-8ced86e5-be04-4445-aebb-df0ab1262b48

Pay Rate

$120k - $165k (estimate)

Job Description

A lead defense contractor sitting out of Petaluma, CA is looking to hire an onsite Program Manager III, working a 9/80 schedule. This person will be supporting their unmanned aircraft product line of business, from a program management standpoint executing on contracts for the program with their customers. He/She will be working hand in hand with their internal engineering teams, collaborating with the production teams as well as working with flight and operations teams. Some programs may vary in multiple contract(s) each valued at (20-30 million dollars/year). There will be necessary travel required to meet with the customer traveling to various locations (20% of the time) between Maryland, Florida and DC. He/She will need to understand formal program management skills such as master scheduling, risk management, trade compliance, government contracts etc. This role will be paying between $120,000-$155,000 with an additional annual bonus included) depending on years of experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Applied (5-8+ years) of Program Management and Engineering background
- Experience working in government contracts with the DOD
- Experience with products like UAS/UAV, military systems, satellite, rockets, missiles etc.
- Knowledge of Trade Compliance, risk management, and production efforts
- Ability to travel 20% of the time to Maryland, Florida, DC and Southern CA

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.