Program Manager; Top Secret Clearance

Position: Program Manager (Top Secret Clearance)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to support a high-visibility Department of Defense modernization initiative in Arlington, VA. The Program Manager will bring strong experience supporting senior executive leadership, managing complex taskings, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and driving program execution within a fast-paced national security environment. This position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA!

Responsibilities of the Program Manager include:

* Support Executive Leadership by serving as a key advisor and operational partner to senior government leadership

* Manage Program Operations, ensuring priorities, deliverables, and organizational objectives remain aligned

* Coordinate Action Items across multiple stakeholders, maintaining visibility into milestones, risks, dependencies, and deadlines

* Facilitate Staff Coordination efforts across DoD organizations, executive offices, and program teams

* Develop Executive Communications including briefing materials, talking points, decision papers, executive summaries, and leadership updates

* Produce Reporting Materials such as status reports, dashboards, trackers, and executive-level presentations

* Plan and Execute Meetings, leadership engagements, working groups, and strategic planning sessions

* Maintain Documentation including SOPs, action trackers, governance records, schedules, and process documentation

* Draft and Review Correspondence to support executive decision-making and organizational communications

* Support Workforce Operations including onboarding, access coordination, staffing actions, and organizational readiness activities

* Track Organizational Actions and maintain accountability for executive taskings and suspense items

* Drive Operational Efficiency by identifying process improvements and resolving programmatic bottlenecks

* Ensure Compliance with organizational policies, governance requirements, and mission objectives

Qualifications of the Program Manager include:

* 10+ years of experience supporting executive leadership, program operations, or strategic initiatives within the DoD or federal environment

* Top Secret Clearance Required

* Direct experience supporting Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag Officer, General Officer, or equivalent senior leadership

* Strong DoD staff coordination experience and understanding of Pentagon-level processes and organizational structures

* Proven experience managing multiple high-volume taskings, action items, and operational priorities simultaneously

* Exceptional executive communication, briefing development, and technical writing skills

* Experience developing executive correspondence, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials

* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment

* Experience developing SOPs, trackers, governance documentation, and operational processes

* Excellent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and relationship management skills

* Active Secret clearance required

* Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience supporting AI, cybersecurity, digital modernization, cloud, data, or emerging technology initiatives

* Experience supporting CDAO, OSD, Joint Staff, or other enterprise-level DoD organizations

* PMP or related program management certification

* Familiarity with RMF, cloud environments, or federal technology programs

Compensation for the Program Manager includes:

* Salary: $130,000 - $165,000

* Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, and additional employee benefits

This job opens for applications on June 3, 2026.

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