Program Manager - 173813 - 175294

Zachary Piper Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to lead scheduling, cost estimation, and execution for a DOE-focused federal program in a classified IT environment. The role is onsite in Washington, DC, and requires DoD/IC experience with Top Secret clearance and PMP certification.

Responsibilities include maintaining master schedules, tracking progress with technical teams, and delivering concise leadership updates. Compensation ranges from $180,000 to $200,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior-level program/project management experience in DoD or IC environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; PMP certification required.
• 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

Top Secret clearance

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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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