Program Manager - 173813

ZP Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to lead scheduling, cost estimation, and execution for a DOE-related federal program, onsite in Washington, DC. You will manage a classified IT environment and coordinate across technical teams to ensure disciplined delivery and accuracy.

Requirements include 8+ years in DoD/IC, proficiency with MS Project and MS 365, PMP certification, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior-level program/project management experience within DoD or IC environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, and technical IT environments
• Strong expertise in scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, and cross-functional coordination; must be concise and detail-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification
• Active Top Secret clearance (within 5 years) required

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project and M365 tools
• Coordinate with technical teams to track progress, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks
• Provide clear, concise updates on milestones, critical path, and delivery status to leadership
• Prepare and manage cost estimates aligned with schedules and program scope
• Support risk and requirements boards to ensure timely execution of contract deliverables

Skills

Scheduling

Cost estimation

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to support a company focused on cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance for federal government programs supporting the Department of Energy (DOE). This position is onsite at Washington, DC. The Program Manager will lead scheduling, cost estimation, and execution across a classified IT environment, ensuring precise and efficient program delivery. Join a mission-critical team supporting national security with a focus on disciplined execution and accuracy.

Responsibilities for the Program Manager include:

• Develop and maintain detailed integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project and M365 tools
• Coordinate with technical teams to track progress, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks
• Provide clear, concise updates on milestones, critical path, and delivery status to leadership
• Prepare and manage cost estimates aligned with schedules and program scope
• Support risk and requirements boards to ensure timely execution of contract deliverables

Required Qualifications for the Program Manager include:

• 8+ years of senior-level program/project management experience within DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) environments (no junior candidates)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, and technical IT environments
• Strong expertise in scheduling, cost estimation, risk management, and cross-functional coordination; must be concise and detail-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification required
• Active Top Secret clearance (within 5 years) required

Compensation for the Program Manager include:

• Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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