# Deputy Program Manager at Firestorm

- Company: Firestorm
- What the company does: Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.launchfirestorm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Rome, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $117K to $140K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDrYa6ocoy0GjxiM81WrabV5?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-deputy-program-manager/

## About the role

Firestorm Labs builds expeditionary additive manufacturing systems and a family of small unmanned aircraft that are printed, assembled, and flown at the point of need. We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead execution of a multi-year Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) STRATFI effort spanning aircraft production, operator training, payload integration, and field exercise support. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field, equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
- 2+ years of program, project, or operations management experience, including at least 2 years supporting U.S. Government contracts as a prime or subcontractor
- Demonstrated ownership of schedule, deliverables, and cost tracking on a federal contract, not solely a support or coordinator role
- Working knowledge of the federal contracting environment: FAR/DFARS fundamentals, CLIN and PWS structure, CDRL and DID requirements, and government reporting expectations
- Proficiency with scheduling and tracking tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and advanced Excel
- Clear, concise written communication able to produce a status report or technical deliverable that goes to the customer without heavy rework


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