Program Manager

The One 23 Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The One 23 Group is seeking a senior Project Manager to serve as the delivery lead for DISA programs, delivering enterprise IT operations, infrastructure services, and cybersecurity in support of the DoW. You will collaborate with DISA Program Managers, CORs, and Government stakeholders to ensure contract performance and secure, resilient services.

You will direct cross-functional teams, manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, and ensure strict adherence to SLAs and KPIs while

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is a must-have.
• 10+ years supporting Department of War programs or similar DoD environments.
• 5+ years managing complex programs with cost, schedule, and performance oversight.
• Experience delivering IT services in enterprise, high-availability contexts.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong executive-level reporting and performance briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and mission-critical IT capabilities.
• Oversee program governance, delivery processes, and DISA-related responsibilities.
• Track SLAs, KPIs, staffing, risks, and deliverables across DISA programs.
• Coordinate with CORs, Government stakeholders, and program leadership to ensure compliance and performance.
• Mentor teams and align execution with DoW mission requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PMP certification

Top Secret clearance

Job description

At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people-first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.

Our expertise spans consulting and analytics, digital workplace solutions, and cyber compliance. With our global footprint, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing our people and culture, which forms the core of our successful strategies in leadership and financial management. We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and effective approach, ensuring that we lead with both innovation and integrity.

The Position

The Project Manager will serve as the senior delivery lead supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), providing leadership for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure services, cybersecurity, and mission-critical information technology capabilities supporting the Department of War (DoW). This role partners closely with DISA Program Managers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Technical Leads, and Government stakeholders to ensure contract performance, operational excellence, and successful delivery of secure, resilient IT services supporting warfighter and enterprise missions.

Program Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for DISA programs supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity operations, systems engineering, network operations, and mission support services.
• Lead Task Leads and cross-functional teams supporting DISA mission partners, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Fourth Estate organizations, and other DoW customers.
• Ensure disciplined execution across the program while maintaining compliance with cost, schedule, technical performance, cybersecurity, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee delivery of mission-critical services supporting secure DoW enterprise environments with high availability and operational readiness.
• Track contract performance metrics, SLAs, KPIs, staffing levels, risks, and deliverables.
• Support resource allocation decisions including staffing, workforce planning, and operational coverage to meet mission and service requirements.
• Partner with corporate leadership and finance teams to monitor program performance, manage burn rates, and support financial planning activities.
• Ensure delivery aligns with defined service level objectives (SLOs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality assurance requirements.

Reporting & Contract Compliance

• Oversee development and delivery of all required program reporting, including daily operations summaries, weekly activity reports, and monthly performance and status reports.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of reporting across performance metrics, staffing, financials, and deliverables.
• Provide clear communication to Government stakeholders on program status, risks, issues, and performance trends.
• Support contract compliance activities, including quality assurance plans, performance monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with Government leadership, including Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and program stakeholders, to support execution and performance management.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Establish consistent program governance, delivery processes, and best practices across the team.
• Mentor Task Leads and technical staff to strengthen delivery capabilities and team performance.
• Align program execution with organizational priorities and DISA mission requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and support evolving technology needs.

What You’ll Need to Join Our Team

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience: 10+ years supporting DoW programs with experience in operational IT environments.
• Certification: PMP (or equivalent) preferred.
• Program Management: 5+ years managing complex programs or task orders, including oversight of cost, schedule, performance, and contract deliverables.
• Operational Delivery: Demonstrated experience managing IT service delivery or network/infrastructure operations, including environments with high availability or 24x7 support requirements.
• Technical Environment: Background supporting enterprise environments such as network operations, infrastructure services, cybersecurity operations, or cloud platforms.
• Performance Management: Experience managing programs against service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and quality assurance requirements.
• Federal Experience: Experience working directly with DISA, DoW agencies, Combatant Commands, or Fourth Estate organizations.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, manage staffing plans, and support workforce planning in dynamic operational environments.
• Communication & Reporting: Strong experience developing and delivering executive-level reporting, operational status updates, and program performance briefings.