MetroStar Systems

Sr. Program Director III (6783)

MetroStar Systems$184K — $248K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Engineering, or equivalent
  • 10+ years in delivery leadership of complex federal programs
  • 2+ years leading IT DevSecOps projects and large Agile teams
  • Experience with the Intelligence Community and modern IT services
  • Ability to communicate clearly with executive leadership
  • Experience managing financials and staffing for large IT programs
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical problem solving for project challenges and roadblocks
  • Collaborate with development teams to shape product architecture and design
  • Build and manage client relationships, ensuring communication with government representatives
  • Assist team development by ensuring accountability and removing work roadblocks
  • Define and manage project management processes and implement best practices
  • Promote team empowerment and engagement for high-quality output
  • Oversee project financials and manage contract documents for healthy margins
  • Set priorities and manage project tasks effectively
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications
  • Identify and escalate project risks to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
Full Job Description
As a Sr. Program Director III, you'll lead programs in DevSecOps, Cloud, and Cyber within our National Security business unit. Our National Security business unit is responsible for enabling transformative improvements and IT modernization for our client's mission-critical solutions.

What you'll do:
  • Be a technical problem solver on the team, identifying innovative solutions to project deadlocks and resolving issues and constraints through consensus and sound judgment
  • Work closely with the development teams (SDEs, Data Scientists, Product Managers, UX Designers) and play a leadership role in product architecture and design
  • Develop, cultivate, and manage client relationships; maintain lines of communication and delivery with government contracts and contracts technical representative staff
  • Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments and removing roadblocks to their work; leverage organization resources to improve capacity for project work; and interview, select, develop, and evaluate team members
  • Define and manage project management processes and champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for technical project management
  • Team build and promote the empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team
  • Manage project financials and supporting contract documents ensuring a healthy project gross margin, appropriate staff utilization, funding and contracts paperwork, invoicing and payments, budge to actual variances, financial and staffing projections, estimate to complete and estimate at completion, project management review reporting, and, if appropriate, earned-value reporting
  • Prioritize, lead, and manage tasking of project team and completion of assignments
  • Evaluate, prioritize, and manage impacts of project scope changes
  • Collect and translate business requirements into technical requirements
  • Escalate project risks to the appropriate MetroStar and client stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed:
  • Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain CI poly
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management or Engineering, or other comparable degree or experience
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of delivery leadership of complex federal programs and at least two (2) years of specialized experience in leading IT DevSecOps projects and managing large Agile teams
  • Experience supporting the Intelligence Community and delivering a full range of IT support services, including development and modernization using Human-Centered Design (HCD), Agile, and DevSecOps; and operations and maintenance for mission applications (on-premises and cloud environments)
  • Experience establishing and providing clear communication to executive leadership including reporting, forecasting, strategic roadmaps, risk assessments, and stakeholder expectation management
  • Experience monitoring and managing the financials and staffing of large IT programs
  • Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as experience demonstrating the ability to determine and implement improvements for programs to achieve quality, and customer excellence


SALARY RANGE: $184,000 - $248,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses


To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

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About MetroStar Systems

MetroStar Systems is a technology services provider specializing in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and customer experience. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. MetroStar Systems has worked with clients in the public and private sectors, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including being named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post.
Learn more about MetroStar Systems
Size
400 employees
Industry
Net Income
$2 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million

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