Program Manager

The One 23 Group

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance
  • Over 10 years of experience with DoW programs in operational IT environments
  • PMP certification or equivalent preferred
  • At least 5 years managing complex programs or task orders
  • Experience in managing 24x7 IT service delivery or infrastructure operations
  • Proficient in enterprise environments, especially network operations and cybersecurity
  • Strong background in performance management against SLAs and quality assurance

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee DISA programs ensuring operational excellence in IT infrastructure and services
  • Guide cross-functional teams across various Defense enterprises
  • Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and performance metrics
  • Manage delivery of critical services in secure environments with high availability
  • Track and report on program performance, risks, and staffing needs
  • Collaborate with corporate leaders on financial planning and performance monitoring
  • Foster a culture of accountability and operational best practices

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on accountability
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement with key Defense stakeholders and leadership
  • Support for strategic initiatives and technology evolution
  • Stability in serving mission-critical government operations
Full Job Description
The Position:

The Project Manager will serve as the senior delivery lead supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), providing leadership for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure services, cybersecurity, and mission-critical information technology capabilities supporting the Department of War (DoW). This role partners closely with DISA Program Managers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Technical Leads, and Government stakeholders to ensure contract performance, operational excellence, and successful delivery of secure, resilient IT services supporting warfighter and enterprise missions.

Program Leadership & Delivery Oversight
  • Provide leadership and operational oversight for DISA programs supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity operations, systems engineering, network operations, and mission support services.
  • Lead Task Leads and cross-functional teams supporting DISA mission partners, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Fourth Estate organizations, and other DoW customers.
  • Ensure disciplined execution across the program while maintaining compliance with cost, schedule, technical performance, cybersecurity, and contractual requirements.
  • Oversee delivery of mission-critical services supporting secure DoW enterprise environments with high availability and operational readiness.
  • Track contract performance metrics, SLAs, KPIs, staffing levels, risks, and deliverables.
  • Support resource allocation decisions including staffing, workforce planning, and operational coverage to meet mission and service requirements.
  • Partner with corporate leadership and finance teams to monitor program performance, manage burn rates, and support financial planning activities.
  • Ensure delivery aligns with defined service level objectives (SLOs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality assurance requirements.

Reporting & Contract Compliance
  • Oversee development and delivery of all required program reporting, including daily operations summaries, weekly activity reports, and monthly performance and status reports.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting across performance metrics, staffing, financials, and deliverables.
  • Provide clear communication to Government stakeholders on program status, risks, issues, and performance trends.
  • Support contract compliance activities, including quality assurance plans, performance monitoring, and audit readiness.
  • Customer Engagement
  • Coordinate with Government leadership, including Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and program stakeholders, to support execution and performance management.

People & Organizational Leadership
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  • Establish consistent program governance, delivery processes, and best practices across the team.
  • Mentor Task Leads and technical staff to strengthen delivery capabilities and team performance.
  • Strategy & Execution
  • Align program execution with organizational priorities and DISA mission requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and support evolving technology needs.


Requirements

What You'll Need to Join Our Team
  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
  • Experience: 10+ years supporting DoW programs with experience in operational IT environments.
  • Certification: PMP (or equivalent) preferred.
  • Program Management: 5+ years managing complex programs or task orders, including oversight of cost, schedule, performance, and contract deliverables.
  • Operational Delivery: Demonstrated experience managing IT service delivery or network/infrastructure operations, including environments with high availability or 24x7 support requirements.
  • Technical Environment: Background supporting enterprise environments such as network operations, infrastructure services, cybersecurity operations, or cloud platforms.
  • Performance Management: Experience managing programs against service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and quality assurance requirements.
  • Federal Experience: Experience working directly with DISA, DoW agencies, Combatant Commands, or Fourth Estate organizations.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, manage staffing plans, and support workforce planning in dynamic operational environments.
  • Communication & Reporting: Strong experience developing and delivering executive-level reporting, operational status updates, and program performance briefings.

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