Program Manager - Hacking for Defense
BMNT · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Posted 19 days ago · $155,000-200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days BMNT's roles stay open a median of 27 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 75% of BMNT's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at BMNT
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from BMNT's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for BMNT.
About this role
The Program Manager for Hacking for Defense will oversee the daily operations of a program that connects university students with real military problems. Responsibilities include sourcing impactful problems, coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes post-course, managing deliverables and metrics, and supervising project leads. This role requires a blend of diplomatic and entrepreneurial skills to navigate the defense innovation ecosystem effectively.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of BMNT as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs
- 5+ years of experience in the defense innovation ecosystem (DIU, NSIN, DARPA, etc.)
- Ability to brief military and academic stakeholders effectively
- Familiarity with Lean Startup and Mission Model Canvas methodologies
- U.S. citizenship
- Willingness to travel occasionally (DC metro, nationally, internationally)
What you get
- Compensation range of $155,000-200,000 plus benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed beyond salary range
- Role involves significant coordination and oversight, which may be challenging
- Emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes may lead to high expectations and pressure
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Listed by BMNT on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.