Federal IT Program Manager – Onsite/Hybrid (Top Secret)

calistacorp; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite with telework option

Job summary

StraitSys Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead delivery of complex government IT programs from planning through execution.

You will be the primary interface with government stakeholders, manage staffing, and oversee financial performance including budgets, forecasts and ETC/EAC projections. The role requires a Top Secret clearance, a strong track record in federal contracts, and leadership of cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery aligned with contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs, technical services, or government contracts.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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

Government IT

P&L management

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PM tools

Job description

StraitSys Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead delivery of complex government IT programs from planning through execution.

You will be the primary interface with government stakeholders, manage staffing, and oversee financial performance including budgets, forecasts and ETC/EAC projections. The role requires a Top Secret clearance, a strong track record in federal contracts, and leadership of cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery aligned with contract