Senior Program Manager
$150,030–$185,020 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead large, complex IT programs from planning through execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources for teams of 15–20 personnel and annual budgets exceeding $2.5 million. Serve as the primary interface with government customers, stakeholders, and technical teams while ensuring compliance with federal security frameworks like RMF and CUI requirements. Drive digital transformation and business process automation initiatives using enterprise architecture principles and TOGAF, applying Agile or DevOps methodologies to improve delivery efficiency. Oversee program governance, performance reporting, and continuous improvement while mentoring program personnel in a high-performing environment. This role requires active SECRET clearance and is contingent upon contract award.
Required Qualifications
- Active SECRET clearance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar cloud provider certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
- 15 years of IT experience, with at least 10 years in a program management role overseeing programs of similar size and complexity
- Experience managing programs with an annual budget of at least $2.5 million and teams of 15–20 personnel
- Experience operating within stringent federal security compliance frameworks, such as DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- At least 5 consecutive years of recent and sustained leadership experience, including experience within the past year
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience managing digital transformation or business process automation programs, including a proven track record of transitioning manual processes to automated solutions
- Experience with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
- Active SECRET clearance required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience applying Agile and/or DevOps methodologies in federal IT environments
- Experience leading cloud modernization and enterprise technology transformation initiatives
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, cloud architecture, enterprise architecture, and federal IT governance
- Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams in highly regulated or security-sensitive environments
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