Federal IT Program Manager - Government Contracts Lead

Yulista Holding, LLC; Quantico (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StraitSys Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of complex government IT programs from Quantico, VA.

You will serve as the primary interface for contract functions, oversee planning, staffing, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-scope results. The role requires a proven track record managing federal IT contracts, strong leadership, and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years managing complex IT programs or government contracts.
• Experience managing federal contracts and delivering IT services in a government environment.
• Experience with program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing program schedules, deliverables, and contract performance metrics.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to develop and write SOPs.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT programs and government contracts.
• Ensure all program objectives, deliverables, and performance metrics are achieved on schedule and within scope.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Lead program reviews, status briefings, and executive-level reporting.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and corporate leadership.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Address program risks, issues, and changes while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Manage program financial performance including profit and loss (P&L), revenue tracking, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain estimate-to-complete (ETC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) projections, labor planning, and cost controls.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to ensure programs remain aligned with profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, corporate policies, and applicable regulations.
• Lead and mentor program staff, technical leads, project managers, and support personnel.
• Support staffing strategies, workforce development, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement program processes including risk management, quality assurance, and performance tracking.
• Manage schedules, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, process improvement, and service expansion.

Skills

Program management

Federal contracts

Leadership

Budgeting/Forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

SOP development

Team leadership

Communication

Scheduling & metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

StraitSys Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of complex government IT programs from Quantico, VA.

You will serve as the primary interface for contract functions, oversee planning, staffing, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-scope results. The role requires a proven track record managing federal IT contracts, strong leadership, and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.