Program Manager
Company: Credence
Location: Vandalia
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview: At Credence, we
support mission-critical national security and federal health
missions through trusted human expertise and secure, agentic AI. We
deliver cutting-edge solutions in AI/ML, enterprise modernization,
and advanced intelligence to our defense and health partners.
Consistently recognized as a top place to work and named to the
Inc. 5000 list for 12 consecutive years, we pride ourselves on
servant leadership, collaboration, and high performance. The
Program Manager is responsible to Credence and the customer for the
timely accomplishment of all contract tasks, deliverables,
financials, resource management and overall customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and proven experience
in managing large government contracts, proposals/acquisitions, a
sharp business acumen, business development, and a proven ability
to implement high-level programs in a dynamic environment. Performs
day-to-day management of overall contract support operations,
involving multiple projects, subcontracts and groups of personnel
at multiple locations. Responsible for understanding customer
priorities and directions, serving as the focal point for all
executive-level and below customer interactions, mobilizing
Credence corporate and team resources to fulfill all contractual
requirements. Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of
all contractual deliverables, ensuring overall customer
satisfaction with Credence services, resulting in “Exceptional”
ratings on Contract Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs). Monitor
team plans and activities, identifying risks and opportunities
while proactively taking actions to eliminate or mitigate risks and
exploit new opportunities. Report status, plans, issues, corrective
actions, and results to Credence and the customer, responding
effectively to guidance and direction from Credence and the
customer in achievement of desired results. Consistently staff the
program with fully qualified, professional personnel capable of
performing the contract tasks while exceeding customer
expectations. Meet with Credence personnel, teaming partners and
the customer to verify individual and team performance, reassigning
or removing personnel as necessary. Understand the needs of team
members and effectively advocate for their needs. Maintain current
client relationship and identifying areas for potential growth and
development. Develop and manage budget/funding sources for
customers and be accountable for delivering against established
program goals/objectives. Analyze, evaluate, and manage/overcome
program risks, and produce program reports for managers and
stakeholders. Facilitate weekly/monthly program meetings with
contracting and customer. Technical skills required to write
proposals, respond to primary contracting officer letters and
develop solutions to meet client requirements. Requirements
Clearance: Secret or ability to obtain a Secret Bachelor’s
degree(or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., project
management, business administration) Knowledge of the Air Force
organization structure and mission Project Management Professional
(PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification Ten
(10) years of demonstrated programmatic experience in support of
DoD/Federal customers Experience working on DoD/ government
contracts performing all functional duties independently Experience
in writing government proposals Willingness to travel, if required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to
interact and effectively brief senior-ranking
military/government/civilian leadership Benefits Health Care Plan
(Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life
Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation,
Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short
Term & Long Term Disability
Keywords: Credence, Anderson , Program Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Vandalia, Indiana
