Senior Program Manager - TS/SCI

Groundswell•McLean, VA

17h•$181,189 - $303,197•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee large-scale Intelligence Community (IC) programs supporting mission-critical federal initiatives at the IDIQ level. This role serves as the senior delivery and contract leader responsible for execution across multiple task orders, complex workstreams, and geographically dispersed teams. The Senior Program Manager will have full lifecycle accountability for program delivery, contract performance, government engagement, and operational excellence. This individual will operate in high-visibility, high-security environments and must demonstrate strong executive presence, disciplined delivery management, and the ability to build government confidence through consistent, high-quality execution. This position requires regular onsite support within a SCIF environment in the Washington, DC metro area.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Active TS/SCI clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
15+ years supporting Intelligence Community programs
10+ years of Program Management or Executive Leadership experience
5+ years supporting Information Technology (IT) programs
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex, multi-team programs with full delivery accountability
Experience operating within federal contracting and compliance environments
Strong understanding of IC security protocols and operational requirements
Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and willing to be onsite 3-4 days/week

Nice To Haves

Experience leading enterprise-scale software development or implementation programs
Experience supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) systems or similar enterprise applications
Workday implementation oversight experience
PMP or equivalent program management certification
Experience managing multi-task-order IDIQ programs
Experience working with subcontractor teams and vendor ecosystems

Responsibilities

IDIQ & Contract Leadership Serve as the primary Program Manager and contract lead across one or more task orders under an Intelligence Community IDIQ.
Organize, direct, and manage contract operation support functions involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks.
Ensure compliance with all contract terms, IC security requirements, and agency-specific policies.
Maintain responsibility for program schedules, budgets, staffing, reporting, and deliverables.
Ensure alignment between contractual obligations and delivery execution.
Support proposal development, task order responses, and follow-on growth opportunities.
Program & Delivery Execution Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale IT and software implementation programs, including enterprise application and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems where applicable.
Oversee multiple concurrent teams and workstreams across functional and technical domains.
Establish disciplined program cadence, performance metrics, and transparent reporting structures.
Drive accountability across internal teams, subcontractors, and vendor partners.
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to scope, integration, dependencies, staffing, and timelines.
Ensure transition from advisory or sustainment efforts into measurable delivery and operational outcomes.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of personnel across task orders.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the senior interface with government stakeholders and contracting officers.
Lead structured discussions on priorities, delivery tradeoffs, risks, and dependencies.
Provide informed recommendations that balance mission needs with delivery realities.
Maintain strong customer intimacy through consistent, high-quality execution.
Build trust and credibility to support long-term program stability and growth.
Team Leadership & Oversight Manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of contract support personnel across multiple locations.
Cultivate development teams to define, estimate, and document solution designs and enhancement strategies.
Establish clear goals and performance expectations; continuously monitor progress and provide guidance.
Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance.
Ensure effective coordination of reporting, deliverables, staffing, and financial management activities.
Partner with architects and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Compliance, Risk & Performance Management Ensure strict adherence to Intelligence Community security protocols and confidentiality requirements.
Identify program risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Monitor performance metrics and contractual KPIs to ensure schedule and cost conformance.
Surface issues proactively and drive resolution with clarity and urgency.