Senior Program Manager

Steampunk • McLean, VA

8d • $150,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Steampunk is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale, multi-year federal IT governance and modernization advisory program operating under an outcome-based, award-fee contract structure. You will serve as the primary point of accountability for program performance — measured on demonstrated quality and mission impact, not task completion alone. This is a consultative, client-facing leadership role: you'll be the client's trusted advisor, a coach and mentor to government teams, and the person accountable for delivering a complex, multi-workstream program in a federal contracting environment.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of program management experience leading complex, multi-workstream federal programs
• Current PMP, FAC-P/PM, or equivalent industry-recognized credential
• Demonstrated proficiency in integrated scheduling, financial management, acquisition support, performance measurement, quality management, executive reporting, and risk/issue management
• Demonstrated ability to apply Agile, product management, DevSecOps, hybrid, or traditional delivery methods as appropriate to the work, including familiarity with common Agile tooling (e.g., Jira or equivalent)
• Strong track record building trust, resolving conflict, and sustaining team performance across government, contractor, and vendor stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to influence and consult while providing thought leadership to stakeholders on governance, program management, and business process challenges
• Experience defining program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation and facilitation abilities
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Knowledge of federal government procurement processes and compliance standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
• Experience managing contract budgets, CLINs, and subcontractor/partner relationships
• Local to Baltimore, MD metro area and willing to go on client site at least 2 days a week

Nice To Haves

• Experience building knowledge-transfer programs that reduce long-term contractor dependency
• Master's degree in a related field
• Scrum Master certification
• Active federal security clearance
• Experience with Human-Centered Design

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated master schedule, staffing plan, and risk register; maintain zero unmitigated high risks carried beyond 30 days
• Acknowledge COR-directed actions and escalate emerging issues, with resolution plans delivered
• Lead Transition-In and Transition-Out planning, including staffing ramp-up, knowledge transfer from any incumbent, and system access coordination
• Chair the cross-team program cadence integrating strategy/design and technical delivery leads into one decision-ready program view
• Deliver monthly status reports and quarterly risk register updates meeting Section 508 conformance
• Build documentation-as-you-go and sustainment procedures so the client can operate the program management capability without dependence on any individual contractor employee
• Serve as the primary liaison between the client, technical teams, and leadership, driving successful outcomes within contract terms, timelines, and budget
• Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders
• Generate executive-level reports and dashboards on program health, milestones, and financial performance, using data-driven insights to recommend improvements
• Coach and mentor client personnel, building leaders and self-organizing teams that are motivated and client-focused

Benefits

• The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000.
• Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.
• Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior