National Security GovCon Program Manager – Lead & Deliver (DC)

Finch AI; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Finch AI is seeking a seasoned Federal Program Manager to lead national security contracts in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across the full program lifecycle.

You will coordinate with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership, develop IMS and staffing plans, monitor funding and invoicing, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS. Onsite/Hybrid as required by the program.

Qualifications

• Experience managing federal government programs or contracts (GovCon).
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF).
• Strong written and verbal communication with government stakeholders.
• Willingness to work onsite in the DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full program lifecycle for federal contracts, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Serve as primary point of contact with government customers, subcontractors, and leadership on program performance and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain program plans, staffing plans, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Monitor program financials, funding execution, invoicing, and cost/schedule variance reporting.
• Manage subcontractor and teaming partner performance against contract requirements.
• Support proposal development, staffing, and transition activities for new and recompete efforts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, security requirements, and applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Mentor and provide oversight to project leads and technical staff supporting the program.

Skills

Federal contracting experience

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Finch AI is seeking a seasoned Federal Program Manager to lead national security contracts in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across the full program lifecycle.

You will coordinate with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership, develop IMS and staffing plans, monitor funding and invoicing, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS. Onsite/Hybrid as required by the program.