Program Manager at Hoplite Group – Tampa, Florida

Opportunity: Program Manager

Bottom Line Up Front: The Hoplite Group, a Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in defense-oriented solutions, is currently seeking a Program Manager to support an ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing programs within the federal contracting space, especially in DoD environments. This role requires a leader with excellent organization and communication skills, as well as experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and time zones.

Location: Remote (ideal home base is Greater Tampa Bay Area)

Level of Effort: Full-Time

Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Serve as the principal Program Manager, responsible for organizing, directing, and managing a dispersed team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) supporting U.S. government and partner nation capacity building efforts.
• Oversee the full program lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, delivery, and closure of monthly activities, reporting, and ad hoc deliverables.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure all program deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, subcontracting offices, and partner companies.
• Collaborate with Hoplite Group’s Finance Team to support cost estimation, monitor spending, review invoices, and manage vendor portal requirements.
• Track project progress using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project; provide consistent and transparent status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Recruiting Team in identifying, vetting, and submitting qualified candidates to meet emerging customer requirements.
• Deliver concise weekly and monthly reports and briefings to senior Hoplite Group stakeholders and government clients.
• Ensure quality, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoD and federal program standards.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD) in a leadership or project/program management role. Ideally, has some experience with U.S. DoD Security Cooperation initiatives.
• 5+ years of program management experience, including oversight of teams across all program lifecycle phases.
• Proven experience delivering federal services and managing contracts within complex DoD environments.
• Experience with federal contracting processes, including FAR compliance, contract execution, and reporting – highly preferred.
• Familiarity with ITAR.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, track financial and hourly data, and deliver high-quality reports.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and program management tools such as MS Project Professional/Server.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.