Program Manager

Hirebridge; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIAEM is seeking an experienced federal Program Manager to lead complex DoD/IC contracts in the Northern Virginia / Washington Metropolitan Area. You will direct multi-disciplinary teams, manage cost, schedule, and performance, and serve as the primary liaison with Government stakeholders.

This role offers growth into senior leadership within a growing organization, with opportunities to shape strategic programs, mentor teams, and drive mission success across government customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum 7+ years leading DoD or IC acquisition and program management efforts.
• Experience managing complex federal contracts or task orders for U.S. Government customers.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in professional services or mission support.
• Experience in contract execution, staffing, subcontractors, financial performance, and executive reporting.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and complete additional processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of complex federal contracts and task orders from transition through contract performance.
• Serve as the primary management point of contact for Government program, contracting, and technical representatives.
• Direct and mentor geographically dispersed teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee staffing, recruiting, subcontractor management, workforce continuity, and employee performance.
• Manage program execution to meet customer expectations for cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Monitor program financial performance, labor utilization, forecasting, and contract health.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while implementing proactive solutions.
• Develop and present executive-level program reviews, status briefings, and performance updates.
• Build strong customer relationships while ensuring outstanding mission support across multiple functional organizations.

Skills

DoD program management

Leadership

Acquisition management

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Future Opportunity – Program Manager

Location: Northern Virginia / Washington Metropolitan Area

Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI and willingness to complete additional security processing if required.
U.S. Citizenship Required

Lead the Mission. Build Exceptional Teams. Grow as a Future Leader.

At TRIAEM, we don't just fill positions—we build exceptional teams that solve some of our nation's most complex national security challenges. We believe outstanding programs are built by exceptional leaders who bring vision, accountability, and a commitment to mission success.

We're looking for professionals who don't just want to manage programs—they want to influence outcomes, mentor others, and grow into the next generation of leaders within our organization.

Our Culture

Mission

We are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers while supporting the nation's most critical defense and intelligence missions.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas, continuous learning, and forward-thinking solutions that strengthen our customers' missions and our teams.

Execution

We lead with integrity, accountability, and purpose—building trusted partnerships through consistent delivery and measurable results.

If you're an experienced federal Program Manager who thrives in fast-paced acquisition environments, enjoys leading high-performing teams, and is ready to become a future leader within a growing organization, we'd love to connect with you.

This posting is for anticipated future opportunities. TRIAEM is proactively building a pipeline of experienced Program Managers for upcoming Department of Defense and Intelligence Community contract opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Lead the successful execution of complex federal contracts and task orders from transition through contract performance.
• Serve as the primary management point of contact for Government program, contracting, and technical representatives.
• Direct and mentor geographically dispersed teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee staffing, recruiting, subcontractor management, workforce continuity, and employee performance.
• Manage program execution to meet customer expectations for cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Monitor program financial performance, labor utilization, forecasting, and contract health.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while implementing proactive solutions.
• Develop and present executive-level program reviews, status briefings, and performance updates.
• Build strong customer relationships while ensuring outstanding mission support across multiple functional organizations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience leading Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) acquisition and program management efforts.
• Demonstrated success managing complex federal contracts or task orders supporting U.S. Government customers.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within professional services or mission support environments.
• Strong background managing contract execution, staffing, subcontractors, financial performance, customer relationships, and program delivery.
• Experience overseeing program schedules, resource planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI and willingness to complete additional security processing if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Department of Defense, or Intelligence Community customers.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed cleared workforces.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), federal contract administration, and acquisition lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting transition planning, workforce mobilization, and organizational growth.
• Demonstrated success building and retaining high-performing teams in dynamic mission environments.

Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 to $250,000, depending on experience. Compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance, technical expertise, contract requirements, geographic location, and overall qualifications.

Work Location

This position supports customer programs throughout the Northern Virginia / Washington Metropolitan Area and may require oversight of personnel across multiple Government and contractor locations.

Periodic CONUS travel is required to support customer engagements, program reviews, transition activities, workforce management, and other contract performance requirements.

Why TRIAEM?

TRIAEM is a growing small business dedicated to supporting our nation's most important defense and intelligence missions. We combine the agility of a small business with the professionalism and expertise required to solve our customers' most complex challenges.

Our employees are trusted advisors, technical leaders, and problem-solvers who make an immediate impact. We invest in our people by providing opportunities to expand their technical expertise, strengthen their leadership skills, and take on increasing responsibility as our company grows.

Whether you're an accomplished Program Manager or someone ready to become one of TRIAEM's future leaders, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategic programs, mentor high-performing teams, and directly influence the success of our customers and our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TRIAEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions supporting the U.S. Government.