Program Execution Manager, Global National Security Programs

Teamblind, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) in Northern Virginia seeks a driven Program Execution Manager to lead mission-critical national security programs for the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense.

You will partner with government stakeholders to drive program execution, translate complex technical and security requirements into actionable plans, and coordinate across diverse teams while briefing senior government executives.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Strong experience leading large-scale defense/national security programs.
• Experience translating complex technical challenges into actionable plans.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate program processes to identify inefficiencies and embed improvements.
• Develop and maintain program documentation for consistent understanding.
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision-making and escalation.
• Coordinate across diverse teams including sales, operations, legal, cybersecurity, and architects.

Skills

Program management

Cloud computing

Stakeholder management

National security

Government contracting

Leadership

Job description

Are you ready to make a direct impact on national security through the power of cloud and emerging technology? The AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) is seeking a driven and experienced Program Execution Manager to help lead mission-critical programs in support of the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of innovative technology and the nation's most important missions.

Based in Northern Virginia, you will join an elite team of program management and technical professionals delivering secure, scalable, and mission-driven technology solutions for our national security customers. You'll partner directly with business leaders and government stakeholders to drive program execution, align priorities, and deliver outcomes that matter.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in cloud computing, national security mission requirements, and large-scale program management — and knows how to translate complex technical and operational challenges into clear, actionable results. You are equally at home collaborating with engineers as you are briefing senior government executives.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Continuously evaluate program processes, workflows, and delivery mechanisms to identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and embed lessons learned into standard operating practices
• Develop and maintain program documentation that ensures consistency and clarity in how programs are understood and executed across all stakeholders
• Establish and manage program frameworks, including decision‑making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures
• Coordinate across diverse teams — including sales, capture, business operations, legal, cybersecurity, solution architects, and softwar