Program Manager - LMR Experience Required

Description

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of the project, overseeing the design, implementation, optimization, and transition from the legacy analog LMR system to a P-25 digital trunked Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Program Manager is accountable for overall program performance, risk management, compliance, and stakeholder coordination while delegating day-to-day operational management and field coordination to the Deputy Program Manager (DPM). This role ensures that technical, schedule, and quality objectives are met across all phases of the project lifecycle.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

Executive Program Oversight

• Provide strategic leadership for the multi-island P-25 modernization initiative.
• Maintain overall accountability for scope, schedule, performance, and compliance.
• Approve major technical decisions, schedule baselines, and milestone gates.
• Serve as the primary executive interface to BIT leadership and DPP.

Governance & Performance Management

• Establish program governance framework and reporting cadence.
• Review and validate progress reports prepared by the Deputy Program Manager.
• Monitor key performance indicators, risk registers, and mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical risks and recommend corrective action strategies.

Technical & Compliance Oversight

• Provide high-level oversight of RF engineering, A&E design, and network architecture.
• Ensure compliance with: P-25 standards; FCC regulations; applicable federal and territorial requirements
• Validate interoperability requirements between islands.
• Review and approve technical deliverables at major lifecycle transitions.

Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee subcontractor performance at the program level.
• Support resolution of cross-functional or inter-island coordination challenges.
• Serve as escalation authority for disputes or performance concerns.
• Maintain alignment between BIT, DPP, construction contractors, and technical teams.

Implementation & Transition Oversight

• Approve system cutover strategy and migration plan from legacy LMR to P-25.
• Ensure appropriate testing, validation, and acceptance criteria are met.
• Oversee readiness for final system handover and operational transition.

Deputy Program Manager Supervision

• Provide direction and oversight to the Deputy PM responsible for:
• Daily field coordination
• Construction monitoring
• Installation oversight
• On-site issue resolution
• Conduct regular leadership syncs to ensure alignment between strategic and operational execution.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in radio telecommunications.
• Demonstrated delivery of at least one P-25 Digital LMR Network.
• Minimum 10 years of interconnectivity experience (microwave, satellite, or fiber).
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-site public safety communications programs.
• Experience managing technical teams and subcontractors in geographically distributed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent formal project management credential
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)
• Experience in hurricane-prone or island environments
• Experience with grant-funded infrastructure modernization efforts

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.