Program Manager, Federal

Nominal•Washington, DC

About The Position

We’re hiring a Program Manager to lead the execution and growth of Nominal’s most strategic Federal customer engagements, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, and other critical agencies. This role sits at the center of our federal accounts after contract award. You will act as the programmatic hub across the Government customer, Nominal’s Federal Business Development team, Mission Operations, Engineering, Product, Legal, and Finance to ensure successful execution, strong customer relationships, and continued account expansion. You’ll serve as the primary program owner responsible for ensuring customer success, coordinating delivery across internal teams, and helping Nominal grow its footprint with key government organizations. This role combines technical program management, customer leadership, and operational coordination. You will work closely with engineering and mission operations teams to translate customer requirements into execution plans, guide deployments of Nominal’s platform, and ensure programs deliver measurable mission outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in program management, technical delivery, or customer-facing roles in technology, defense, or government environments.
Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Ability to build trusted relationships with customers while coordinating internal teams to deliver strong outcomes.
Strong organizational and program management skills, including planning, milestone tracking, and risk management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical execution into clear updates for both internal and external stakeholders.
Comfort operating in fast-moving environments where roles and processes are still evolving.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government customers or mission-oriented organizations
Background in defense technology, government technology, or national security environments
Military service or prior experience supporting operational programs
Experience managing technical deployments or product implementations
Comfort operating at the intersection of technical teams, customers, and business leadership