Program Manager

Expression Networks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Onsite gym

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Expression Networks seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the JPES and JCRM Sustainment program for the DISA GFM PMO at Fort Meade. You will direct contract execution, cost, schedule, and technical performance while guiding agile software sustainment, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations.

This role requires a Secret clearance, PMP, and 10+ years in federal IT program management, with proven leadership across cross‑functional teams and delivery of contract deliverables on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years in Federal Government IT or enterprise modernization programs.
• Active PMP certification.
• Experience managing Agile software development and sustainment programs in DoD or Federal agencies.
• Cross‑functional team leadership across software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and operations.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, subcontractors, and customer relationships on complex Government contracts.
• Experience with Microsoft Project schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Experience overseeing contract deliverables (CDRLs) and executive reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, SDLC, release management, configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface with Government COR, Product Owner, and stakeholders.
• Lead all aspects of program performance including cost, schedule, staffing, quality, risk, and technical execution.
• Manage cross‑functional Agile teams through full software lifecycle; requirements, sprints, releases, testing, and demos.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and monitor milestones and dependencies.
• Oversee timely delivery of all contract deliverables (CDRLs) per requirements.
• Lead governance activities: TEMs, CPRs, sprint reviews, executive briefings, and customer demos.
• Monitor program performance using Agile and operational metrics to drive improvements.

Skills

Program management

Agile leadership

Stakeholder management

Leadership

DoD/Federal experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/CS/IT/PM)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Expression is looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution of the Joint Planning and Execution Services (JPES) and Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager (JCRM) Sustainment Program supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Global Force Management (GFM) Program Management Office (PMO).

The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between Expression and the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Product Owner (PO), and program leadership. The PM is responsible for overall contract execution, cost, schedule, technical performance, staffing, quality, and customer satisfaction while leading a high‑performing Agile organization responsible for software sustainment, infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, system administration, DevSecOps, and Tier III support.

This position provides strategic leadership across multiple technical disciplines while ensuring all contractual deliverables, Agile development activities, software releases, and operational support services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with DISA quality standards.

Clearance: Secret Clearance required

Location: DISA Headquarters, 6910 Cooper Ave, Fort Meade, MD

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government COR, Product Owner, and other stakeholders, fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring successful contract execution.
• Lead all aspects of program performance, including cost, schedule, staffing, quality, risk, and technical execution across software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, system administration, and sustainment activities.
• Manage cross‑functional Agile teams through the full software development lifecycle, including requirements management, sprint planning, software releases, testing, demonstrations, and continuous process improvement.
• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), monitor program milestones, dependencies, and deliverables, and implement recovery plans when necessary.
• Oversee preparation and timely delivery of all contract deliverables (CDRLs), ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and Government quality standards.
• Lead program governance activities, including Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), Contractor Performance Reviews (CPRs), sprint reviews, executive briefings, and customer demonstrations.
• Monitor program performance using Agile and operational metrics, driving continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and manage program risk, quality assurance, configuration management, and release management processes to ensure successful program execution.
• Provide executive oversight of software engineering, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, system administration, Tier III Help Desk, and configuration management activities.
• Manage subcontractor performance, staffing plans, resource allocation, and program financial performance to achieve contract objectives.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and DISA policies, including Agile development, software configuration management, cybersecurity, RMF, and secure software delivery practices.
• Support transition‑in, transition‑out, technology refresh initiatives, and other contract activities necessary to maintain uninterrupted mission support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline. Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large Federal Government IT, software development, or enterprise modernization programs.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing Agile software development and sustainment programs within DoD or Federal agencies.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams supporting software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and operations.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, staffing, risk, quality, subcontractors, and customer relationships on complex Government contracts.
• Experience managing Microsoft Project schedules and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Experience overseeing contract deliverables (CDRLs), executive reporting, and Government performance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, SDLC, software release management, configuration management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience briefing senior Government leadership and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DISA, Global Force Management (GFM), Joint Staff, or Combatant Command programs.
• Experience supporting JPES, JCRM, JOPES, or other DoD planning and execution systems.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure IL6 cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and modern software factories.
• Experience supporting DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), eMASS, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience supporting NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and Agile lifecycle management tools.
• Experience leading Operations & Maintenance (O&M) or software sustainment contracts.

Benefits

Expression Networks offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:

• 401k matching
• PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Complimentary life insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday leave
• Onsite office gym access
• Commuter Benefits Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Expression is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please submit your request to our Human Resources department through the application portal.