Government Contract Program Manager (Customer Facing)

AMD is a semiconductor and technology company advancing computing, artificial intelligence, and defense-related innovation. The Government Contract Program Manager will manage strategic U.S. Government contract relationships and related programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, customer requirements, milestones, risks, compliance, and delivery. The role also supports contract negotiations, business development, and partner coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary program manager and point of contact for strategic U.S. Government contracts, coordinating customer interaction, requirements, and satisfaction, impacting scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables
• Coordinate a portfolio of programs in parallel, balancing priorities and ensuring consistent execution and delivery across multiple efforts
• Partner with large, matrixed, cross-functional program teams to deliver on contract milestones and technical objectives
• Build strong working relationships with functional leaders across engineering, product, operations, supply chain, legal, security, and finance to secure resources, align priorities, and resolve competing demands
• Establish program governance, cadence, and decision-making forums that bring together stakeholders across the organization and create clear accountability in a matrixed environment
• Coordinate government customer relationships, including regular reporting, technical reviews, and contract negotiations and modifications
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS), security requirements, and internal company policies
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, integrated master schedules (IMS), and risk registers; drive transparent status communication to leadership and the customer
• Partner with engineering and product development teams to align government program requirements with our commercial semiconductor technology roadmap
• Work for stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues across organizational boundaries; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, capture strategy, and identification of follow-on opportunities
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and partner relationships as required by the programs

Requirements:

• • Active U.S. Government security clearance required.
• • Must be a U.S. citizen.
• • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
• • PMP certification (Project Management Professional)
• Candidates must be located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area
• • Strong project management experience, with a demonstrated track record managing U.S. Government contracts (DoD, IC, or other federal agencies)
• • Experience managing programs within the commercial technology or semiconductor industry
• • Demonstrated experience working with large, cross-functional programs in a matrixed environment, including the ability to influence, align, and drive execution across teams
• • Strong working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS), contract types (FFP, CPFF, OTA, etc.), and compliance requirements
• • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively from the working level up to executive leadership and government customers
• • Product development management experience, ideally in semiconductors, hardware, or advanced technology products
• • Experience with non-traditional defense contracting vehicles such as Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), CRADAs, or TIA programs
• • Familiarity with government program management best practices and integrated program management methods
• • Experience working with semiconductor fabrication, packaging, design, or related technologies