IT Program Manager

Application Deadline: 22 September 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year

Description

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA area

We are needing an IT Program Manager who will bring hands-on experience leading multi-disciplinary, cross-organizational teams through the complex Project Management Framework (PMF) to deliver resilient Agile solutions. As a trusted advisor to senior-level stakeholders, you will navigate competing priorities and tight deadlines, leaning on your hands-on experience building sprint plans, managing Jira backlogs, and translating intricate technical challenges into clear mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities and Experience needed

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

On the job:

• Experience leading an Agile development team.
• Experience working with senior level customers for status updates and prioritization.
• Knowledge and experience with using Jira for managing backlogs, portfolios, products, and sprints.
• Experience putting together sprint plans.
• Experience putting together weekly reports.
• Ability to monitor the progress of multiple concurrent and highly visible projects and requirements with the ability to recommend or take required corrective actions; to perform risk identification and management; and to communicate effectively with the customer, stakeholder, and project team.
• Communication skills and ability to articulate complex resource and technical issues to a range of audiences.
• Knowledge and experience with leading and managing enterprise level projects that have a multi-disciplinary cross-organizational project team from start to end using the Sponsor's Project Management Framework (PMF) and Agile Project Management methodology.
• Knowledge and experience with managing multiple concurrent projects, short deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Knowledge and experience identifying programmatic challenges, risks, and constraints coupled with a strong ability to convey well-thought mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge and experience managing a project through the accreditation process using ICD-503 and receive ATO (Authority to Operate).

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include working with:

• the Sponsor's Lean Agile methodology.
• Managing top line charts, sprint burn-up charts and sprint goals.
• Working with Sponsor data repositories, Segmentation service, SecOps Pipeline, and Sponsor JIRA Workflow.
• On-the-job ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex technical concepts and project information, tailoring ideas, explanations, and concepts to executive and senior managers.
• On-the-job knowledge of Sponsor's enterprise technical architecture, services-oriented architectures, security requirements, and operating environments.
• Broad knowledge of Sponsor's IT components, missions, and strategies.
• Familiarity with IC issues, policies, systems, and working relationships.
• On-the-job ability to build and maintain constructive relationships among customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors across the Sponsor and Intelligence Community (IC).
• Hold the following Professional Certifications: Project Management Professional (i.e. PMI PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP).

What We Offer You

• Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA area during core hours.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!