Federal IT Program Leader - Delivery & Strategy

Spatial Front, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Spatial Front, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of Federal Government IT programs, including software development, cloud services, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts. You will lead program managers and delivery teams, ensure contract compliance, and maintain strong customer relationships to deliver on schedule, cost, and quality.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active clearance or the ability to obtain one, extensive federal program experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including extensive experience managing Federal Government IT programs.
• 8+ years of program or project management experience.
• Active Project Management Professional certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, modernization, or IT operations programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, forecasts, revenue, profitability, and cost control.
• Demonstrated ability to lead program managers, technical teams, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary delivery organizations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be available to work on-site five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple Federal Government IT programs involving software development, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, modernization, and IT operations.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and performance oversight to program managers, project managers, technical leads, and delivery teams.
• Ensure program delivery of high-quality IT services aligned with contract requirements, program schedules, SLAs, and government expectations.
• Manage program scope, schedules, staffing, budgets, risks, deliverables, and overall performance.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and a “roll-up the sleeves” approach when needed to address program challenges.
• Identify and resolve program, staffing, operational, technical, and customer issues and escalated complex matters as appropriate.
• Maintain strong relationships with government customers, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, and program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, contract requirements, security requirements, and applicable federal policies.
• Manage program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, profitability, funding, invoicing, and cost control.
• Conduct regular program reviews and develop corrective action plans when programs are not meeting performance expectations.
• Coordinate with SFI Contracts, Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, Security, Quality, and Technology teams to support successful program execution.
• Oversee program staffing, workforce planning, employee performance, retention, and succession planning.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure subcontractors meet contractual, technical, financial, and staffing requirements.
• Support contract transitions, program startups, recompetes, contract modifications, proposal development, and organic growth opportunities.
• Promote Agile, Scaled Agile, DevSecOps, IT service management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement practices.
• Report program performance, risks, financial status, and operational issues to SFI executive leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program mgmt

Leadership

Customer relationships

Federal government experience

Risk management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PMP certification

DoD/FDI certifications

Job description

Spatial Front, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of Federal Government IT programs, including software development, cloud services, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts. You will lead program managers and delivery teams, ensure contract compliance, and maintain strong customer relationships to deliver on schedule, cost, and quality.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active clearance or the ability to obtain one, extensive federal program experience, and a