Senior Program Manager Security Clearance

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead a mission-critical IT security program supporting a Federal Government environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT program management, strategic planning, and resource management, with the ability to drive performance, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration across technical and non-technical teams. This role requires hands‑on leadership, excellent communication skills, and expertise in IT service management and project execution within high-security environments.

• Lead the execution of a high‑profile IT security program, ensuring adherence to government policies, industry best practices, and mission objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance program performance, mitigate risks, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Federal stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals.
• Track and report program progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and deliverables to leadership and stakeholders.

• Manage and oversee a multidisciplinary IT team, providing leadership, mentorship, and direction to ensure operational excellence.
• Assign and balance workloads, optimize resource utilization, and resolve personnel or technical challenges proactively.
• Facilitate team training and professional development to maintain expertise in IT security standards and emerging technologies.

• Ensure compliance with Federal IT security regulations, frameworks, and policies (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Oversee risk management strategies, incident response planning, and security audits to maintain a resilient IT environment.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of government IT systems.

• Utilize ITIL best practices to optimize IT service management, enhance operational efficiencies, and improve service quality.
• Apply PMP/PgMP methodologies to oversee project life cycles, from initiation and planning to execution and closeout.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of program objectives.
• Maintain oversight of budgets, contracts, and procurement activities to ensure financial accountability and cost‑effectiveness.

• Provide regular briefings and reports to Federal officials, senior leadership, and contracting officers.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups, and strategic planning sessions to align program objectives with agency goals.

• An active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is required for consideration.
• Minimum 5 years of IT Program Management experience within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 10 years (MA/MS) or 12 years (BA/BS) of experience in IT/Telecommunications.
• Prior experience managing Federal Government IT programs preferred.

• ITIL Certification (required).
• PMP or PgMP Certification (required).

• Strong strategic planning and resource management abilities.
• Proven experience leading and managing cross‑functional teams in a high‑security IT environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical Federal and Contractor personnel.
• Ability to train, mentor, and manage team performance effectively.

• This position requires on‑site presence at a federal facility and adherence to government security protocols.
• Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, training, or program reviews.