Senior Program Manager w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap•Radford, VA

18h•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

TekSynap is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support an ITES task order. The role serves as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the Government and has authority to manage contract matters and commit organizational resources. The manager provides leadership and oversight of contractor personnel and activities, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement and applicable standards. This position is contingent upon contract award and government approval, and candidates may be asked to sign a Letter of Commitment. The position is based at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, in an office environment with a medium noise level. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with possible evening or weekend work to meet program and contract needs. Travel is less than 10%. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale IT contracts of similar size and complexity.
Experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical or scientific discipline.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
Experience deploying large-scale hardware and software systems across geographically dispersed sites.
Familiarity with emerging network infrastructure technologies and enterprise IT best practices.
Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, or military organizations.
PMP certification or DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management.
Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including regular handling, reaching, speaking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 or 50 pounds frequently; and meeting specified vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting the same or a similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the Government for all contract-related matters.
Manage all aspects of the contract and commit organizational resources.
Lead and oversee contractor personnel and activities, ensuring compliance with the Performance Work Statement and applicable standards.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Manage contract performance, including cost, schedule, and quality control.
Oversee risk identification, mitigation planning, and resolution of issues affecting contract execution.
Lead stakeholder engagement and facilitate communication across Government and contractor teams.
Provide proactive and transparent reporting of contract status and potential risks to the Government.
Maintain a continuous on-site presence and respond promptly to Government inquiries and concerns.