Piper Companies

Program Manager

Piper Companies$180K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of senior-level program/project management experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365
  • Strong expertise in scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification required
  • Active Top Secret clearance within the last 5 years

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project
  • Coordinate with technical teams to track progress and manage dependencies
  • Provide updates on milestones and delivery status to leadership
  • Prepare and manage cost estimates in alignment with project scope
  • Support risk and requirements boards for timely execution

Benefits

  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Sick leave as required by law
Full Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to support a company focused on cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance for federal government programs supporting the Department of Energy (DOE). This position is onsite at Washington, DC. The Program Manager will lead scheduling, cost estimation, and execution across a classified IT environment, ensuring precise and efficient program delivery. Join a mission-critical team supporting national security with a focus on disciplined execution and accuracy.

Responsibilities for the Program Manager include:
  • Develop and maintain detailed integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project and M365 tools
  • Coordinate with technical teams to track progress, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks
  • Provide clear, concise updates on milestones, critical path, and delivery status to leadership
  • Prepare and manage cost estimates aligned with schedules and program scope
  • Support risk and requirements boards to ensure timely execution of contract deliverables

Required Qualifications for the Program Manager include:
  • 8+ years of senior-level program/project management experience within DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) environments (no junior candidates)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, and technical IT environments
  • Strong expertise in scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, and cross-functional coordination; must be concise and detail-oriented
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification required
  • Active Top Secret clearance (within 5 years) required

Compensation for the Program Manager include:
  • Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
  • Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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