Program Manager w​/Secret Clearance

Overview

The Program Manager leads delivery of enterprise IT programs supporting the Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security. This role oversees project execution, technical teams, and contract performance to ensure secure, compliant, and high-quality mission solutions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:
  
  Washington D.C.
• Type of environment:
  Onsite
• Noise level:
  Low
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 10%

U.S.

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms;

talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Lead program delivery across Agile, Dev Sec Ops , and SDLC initiatives
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and performance metrics (e.g., Agile, EVMS)
• Oversee cloud, software development, and system integration efforts
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and DOS policies
• Direct cross-functional teams (engineering, cybersecurity, operations)
• Provide strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Deliver program reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement

• 10+ years of IT program/project management experience (federal)
• Experience supporting Department of State or similar agencies
• Strong background in Agile, Dev Sec Ops , and cloud environments
• Knowledge of ATO, RMF, and federal compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Agile, or equivalent certification

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term plans, vacation time and holidays.

Tek Synap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, gender, creed, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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