Program Manager

Company Overview:

The Intelligence and Security Associates (ISA) is a Virginia-based SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. ISA is a proud V3-certified employer, with one in two ISA employees having served in the U.S. military. Additionally, ISA holds a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, and One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services + (OASIS+) Total Small Business Pool Contract Vehicle.

Originally founded as an education and training company, ISA continues a 20-plus-year tradition of providing value creation for our clients, delivering unique solutions tailored to their specific challenges across a broad range of national security issues and competencies.

Our highly qualified subject matter professionals, data and technical experts, and our seasoned senior leaders specialize in national security and intelligence delivery services for the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal and commercial entities. Our extensive Program of Work includes broad areas of Mission Engineering & Systems Integration, Strategic Advantage & Warfighter Support, and Operational Enablers to federal government and commercial entities across the defense and national security sectors.

Job Description:

Manages programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing programs, directs and coordinates program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of programs.

Work Model:

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. Consistent with government and industry standards that support a more fulsome return to in-office culture, ISA supports our clients and provides a working environment that promotes professional development opportunities through peer engagement and face-to-face mentoring. The ability to meet across teams at the office and cross-pollinate information is critical to our success.

Responsibilities:

A Program Manager oversees multiple related projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. They define program scope, manage budgets, and coordinate resources. They monitor progress, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders. They ensure projects deliver expected outcomes, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. They lead teams, resolve conflicts, and drive program success. Their focus is on strategic program execution and achieving overall organizational objectives.

Duties:

Defining program scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Developing program plans, timelines, and budgets.

Aligning program goals with organizational strategy.

Overseeing multiple related projects within the program.

Coordinating project activities and resources.

Ensuring projects meet deadlines and stay within budget.

Identifying and assessing program risks.

Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Monitoring and controlling risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Communicating program status and updates to stakeholders.

Managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts.

Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Leading and motivating program teams.

Assigning tasks and monitoring team performance.

Providing guidance and support to team members.

Developing and managing program budgets.

Monitoring program expenses and controlling costs.

Ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Ensuring program deliverables meet quality standards.

Implementing quality control measures.

Monitoring program performance and identifying areas for improvement.

Evaluating program outcomes and impact.

Developing lessons learned…