Program Manager w​/Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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.

• 10+ years of IT program/project management experience (federal preferred)
• 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

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

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required

• 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

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. Citizen
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required

Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds, frequently 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.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 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, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, 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. Tek Synap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

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