Entry-Level Program Manager, Government Programs

About the Role

Rohde & Schwarz USA is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Program Manager to support project delivery across voice systems for air traffic management, aviation, and military programs. This role will assist in the integration of radio, data, and ED-137 compliant voice systems, ensuring performance, interoperability, and reliability across global operations. This role is based at our Columbia, MD headquarters, and requires being in the office most days. US Citizenship and the ability to secure US Public Trust SF85P are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and delivery of programs involving radio communications, network transport, and VoIP systems.
• Assist in managing cost, schedule, scope, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate system integration, testing, and deployment activities with engineering and technical teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Coordinate efforts across partners, subcontractors, and geographically distributed teams (U.S., Europe, and other regions).
• Ensure alignment with headquarters and consistent execution across time zones and cultural environments.
• Assist in supporting sales and proposal efforts, including pricing inputs, execution planning, and forecasting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting or managing projects in communications, voice, or networked systems.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, and leadership levels.
• Willingness to communicate and coordinate with international teams, and working within European or global organizational structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Requires public trust via SF85P.
• Candidates must reside in the US, have US citizenship, and be able to obtain an interim or final suitability determination, subject to completion and favorable adjudication of the required background investigation.

Total compensation for this position is $89K-$107K, which includes base salary, variable pay, and benefits.

Key terms: Entry-Level Program Manager, US Public Trust SF85P, US Citizenship, radio communications, network transport, VoIP systems, cost, schedule, scope, and risk, international teams