Alexandria, VA
Posted: 07-May-26
Location: Alexandria, VA
Type: Full Time (Remote & In Office)
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
Additional Information:
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is looking for a Program Manager, Technical Communities of Interest to join our growing team. SAME represents the public sector architecture/engineering/construction industry – our 20,000+ members literally build and support America’s infrastructure and national security. We provide our members opportunities to:
- Collaborate and network in a joint service environment (meaning, all branches of the uniformed services as well as federal, state, and local government agencies).
- Grow professionally and personally by participating in technical education & training, a wide range of conferences, and community service events.
- Engage with peers and content in a specific area of practice or designation via our Communities of Interest.
- Achieve professional and business goals.
We are a small organization (about 30 staff) that places a high value on teamwork, collaboration, and continually improving the products and services we deliver to our members. At SAME, we do work hard but we have a lot of fun doing it and enjoy working with one another. Everyone on our team is encouraged to take initiative, offer fresh perspectives, and be entrepreneurial. If you’re a team player who strives to do your best each day, please read on for a great opportunity with our great organization!
SAME has a hybrid work environment. The Program Manager works 2 - 3 days per week in our Alexandria, VA office.
Please submit interest and resumes to applysame@same.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Manager plays a vital role in facilitating the Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) Technical Communities of Interest (COIs). These COIs function both as communities of practice where professionals with shared expertise exchange ideas and as solution-driven hubs that provide technical insight and collaborative environments to address challenges ranging from local issues to those elevated to the national Executive Advisory Group.
In this position, the Program Manager will support, coordinate, and integrate the efforts of these programs, with primary responsibility for the Technical COIs. Additionally, SAME manages numerous national programs and Industry-Government Engagement (IGE) projects, all of which the Program Manager will oversee and support in alignment with assigned COIs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and support the following COI’s and their Chairs:
- Architectural Practice
- Construction
- Energy Security
- Environmental
- Facility Asset Management
- Champion assigned COIs, serving as the National Staff connection with these member driven groups.
- Provide programmatic support to COI-related meetings, webinars, and training.
- Deploy a cohesive strategy fostering industry and government engagement for the relevant communities of interest.
- Manage industry?government engagement initiatives by identifying key IGE issues and trends and coordinating effective responses.
- Collaborate and integrate with numerous external stakeholders (military services/government agencies, strategic partners, societies, and Associations) to integrate their contributions effectively.
- Oversee financial management for assigned national programs, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and reimbursement processing for budgets up to $250,000.
- Connect the work of the Programs Department to the work of the SAME Posts by coordinating with related post POCs.
- Support the creation and refinement of content generated by Technical COIs and IGE projects for SAME conferences and events.
- Serve as the liaison between SAME’s Technical programs and the Department of War and other governmental agencies.
- Support and advise the Director of Strategic Initiatives on matters requiring escalation to the Executive Director, National Leadership Assembly, or Board of Direction.
- Serve as part of our on-site team for other SAME National events.
- Represent the Society at Post and external events (as required).
- Other duties as assigned in support of SAME’s priorities and operations.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- May substitute 5 years’ experience for educational requirements.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of diverse project and program management experience.
- Experience working with and managing volunteers.
- Program development and implementation.
- Experience with professional associations a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Experience and demonstrated ability in leading and developing high-functioning teams.
- Program development and implementation.
- Knowledge of technical concepts that are core to the COIs.
- Experience working with AEC private sector firms or uniformed military engineering organizations (USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, others) preferred but not required.
- Experience with professional associations a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire trust, motivation, and confidence in internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong presentation and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, be a self-starter, demonstrate initiative, and think creatively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, Co Pilot, and PowerPoint)
- Possess a positive attitude with ability and willingness to provide excellent customer service to internal and external members.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, under varying deadlines, adjust as needed, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
- Ability to travel throughout the year.
- Prior military service and knowledge of SAME preferred but not required.