Skill
Program Management
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Program management is the coordinated oversight of multiple related projects and initiatives to achieve broader organizational goals that individual projects alone could not deliver. Program managers align resources, timelines, and stakeholders across these projects, commonly in technology, construction, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Program Management in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 75
- Employers
- 59
- Median pay
- $172,000
- Disclose pay
- 87%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 65 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Program Management (75)
OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command
Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $90,925 – $118,204
This federal role oversees complex operations support, logistics, acquisitions, and training programs for a major military organization, requiring senior-level coordination across multiple directorates and extensive government relationships. It suits experienced operations professionals with deep knowledge of defense systems, budgeting, and special operations who can manage multiyear programs and work independently in challenging environments.
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Management and Program Analyst (Strategy and Resources)
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
A federal analyst role supporting U.S. Coast Guard personnel strategy and resource management, including program reviews, budgeting, and organizational initiatives. Suited for someone with strong analytical and strategic planning experience in large government or military organizational contexts.
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FORCE SUPPORT SUPERINTENDENT
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Full-time · March AFB, California · $104,349 – $135,657
This is a federal civil service position managing support operations for an Air Force Reserve Squadron. The role suits experienced military or civilian personnel ready to oversee personnel, budgets, training programs, and installation support services while maintaining Air Force Reserve membership and participating in periodic military duties.
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Social Worker Program Coordinator (120 Day Detail)- Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration
Battle Creek, MI · $144,203 – $187,470
This 120-day detail offers leadership development in managing a 45-bed inpatient mental health program for Veterans, blending administrative oversight with clinical social work. It suits licensed clinical social workers ready to step into program coordination, staff supervision, and quality improvement roles within a healthcare system.
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PROGRAM ANALYST (HOUSING)
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV)
Arlington, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal position involves managing and improving the Navy's quality of life and housing programs for active and reserve personnel, ensuring compliance with federal law and best practices across the department. The role requires deep expertise in housing policy, program development, and cross-agency coordination to solve complex operational challenges.
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Program Manager (Assistant Program Manager Acquisition)
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
This is a federal position managing defense acquisition programs at various lifecycle stages, overseeing development, production, fielding, and major system modifications. The role suits military program professionals with direct experience leading Army system acquisition initiatives and the ability to coordinate complex technical and financial aspects across government and contractor teams.
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Installation Child and Youth Program Director
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Honolulu, HI · $53 – $59 / hour
This military installation leadership role oversees all child and youth programs serving ages 6 weeks through 18, managing centers, family care, school-age services, and youth programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and program quality. The director develops policies, manages budgets, coordinates with regional leadership, and leads a team to deliver safe, developmentally appropriate services across multiple program types.
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Supervisory Administrative Management Specialist (Associate Bureau Chief for Management)
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This FCC bureau role oversees administrative operations, personnel management, and strategic coordination for a large multidisciplinary team. It suits experienced federal managers ready to streamline workflows, handle HR functions, and report directly to senior leadership in a Washington headquarters environment.
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SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Arlington, VA · $169,279 – $197,200
This supervisory role manages a team of military and civilian analysts within the U.S. Navy, overseeing requirements, budgets, and resource allocation for surface warfare combat systems and weapons programs. The position requires expertise in defense acquisition, program management, and team leadership within a classified, high-security environment.
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Supervisory Social Worker
Indian Health Service
Whiteriver, AZ · $97,108 – $126,243
This supervisory role leads the social services department at an Indian Health Service facility, overseeing staff, budgets, and programs while providing clinical consultation on complex cases to internal and external partners. It suits an experienced social worker with a master's degree and current licensure who is ready to move into management and direct an entire department's operations.
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Asked for alongside Program Management
Measured from the 75 open roles that name Program Management — not from a curated list.
- Budget Management9 roles12.0%
- Project Management8 roles10.7%
- Data Analysis7 roles9.3%
- Risk Management7 roles9.3%
- Strategic Planning6 roles8.0%
- Policy Development4 roles5.3%
- Stakeholder Management4 roles5.3%
- Agile3 roles4.0%
What employers state they pay
Median
$172,000
Middle half
$122,000 – $209,000
From 65 of 75 open roles — the 87% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Mid18%
- Senior32%
- Lead / Staff / Principal14%
- Management34%
- Executive3%
From 73 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Program Management roles are
Among the 63 of 75 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Program Management
Employers hiring for Program Management
59 in total, most open roles first.
- MPMenlo Ventures Portfolio4 roles
- AAccenture2 roles
- AeroVironment2 roles
- AUArmy National Guard Units2 roles
- CC
- DH
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.