Program Manager-Entity Vetting

ISN; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

FSA

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Leadership development

Job summary

ISN seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead its contract with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in support of Industrial Security and Counterintelligence directorates. You will guide multidiscipline teams, manage performance, and ensure contractual obligations are met across security and mission-support activities.

This role requires coordinating with senior government stakeholders, maintaining program health, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring security

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of professional program management experience.
• Experience interacting with high-ranking officials in support of program management activities.
• Federal government/DoD program management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, supervision, and oversight of contract personnel and daily program operations.
• Serve as the primary contractor interface with Government stakeholders (COR, Chief of Entity Vetting, etc.).
• Coordinate and direct program activities across multiple functional areas (entity vetting, industrial security, CI, risk management).
• Monitor program performance metrics, oversee reports and deliverables, and ensure schedule and quality objectives are met.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Master’s degree in PM/related field

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Company Where Leadership Makes a Difference

At ISN, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. For more than 45 years, we've partnered with over 150 federal agencies to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions that strengthen government mission and serve the public.

Recognized over 25 times by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors and by the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies, ISN continues to grow through exceptional service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We have earned more than 100 commendation letters from our customers recognizing our commitment to exceptional quality, timely delivery, and unwavering integrity. We take pride in our role as a trusted government partner, delivering innovative solutions that benefit society, strengthen national security, and support mission-critical operations.

At ISN, you'll find more than a career—you'll find an opportunity to influence strategy, lead high-performing teams, and help shape the future of government. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where leaders are empowered to solve complex challenges, build strong customer partnerships, and create lasting impact.

If you're passionate about leading people, delivering operational excellence, and driving strategic growth across federal programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working at ISN

We believe great leaders deserve great support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment


• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

ISN is actively seeking a Program Manager to support overall performance, management, and successful execution of contract requirements supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial Security (IS) and Counterintelligence (CI) Directorates. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide overall leadership, management, supervision, and oversight of contract personnel and daily progam operations.


• Serve as the primary contractor management interface with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Chief of Entity Vetting, and other designated Government stakeholders.


• Direct and coordinate program activities across multiple functional areas supporting entity vetting, industrial security, counterintelligence, risk management, and related mission support activities.


• Provide leadership and direction to task managers, team leads, and other contract personnel to ensure effective coordination and consistent execution across the program.


• Manage contract performance to ensure requirements, deliverables, schedules, performance standards, and quality objectives are achieved.


• Establish and maintain program management processes for planning, task execution, performance monitoring, risk management, quality control, and issue resolution.


• Monitor staffing levels, personnel performance, workload requirements, and operational priorities to maintain continuity of operations and prevent mission degradation.


• Coordinate personnel assignments and resources to meet changing mission requirements and operational priorities.


• Identify program risks, performance issues, and resource constraints and develop appropriate mitigation or corrective-action strategies.


• Monitor program performance metrics and provide management information necessary to assess program health, productivity, quality, and achievement of performance objectives.


• Oversee preparation and delivery of program reports, status updates, briefings, and other contract deliverables required by Government stakeholders.


• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among program personnel, Government leadership, and other program stakeholders.


• Ensure program personnel comply with applicable Government policies, security requirements, contract requirements, and established program processes and procedures.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase operational consistency, efficiency, quality, and overall program effectiveness.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in program management.


• Minimum of 12 years of experience interacting with high-ranking officials in support of program management activities.


• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs involving multidisciplinary teams, multiple functional workstreams, and mission critical requirements.


• Experience managing program performance, staffing, schedules, deliverables, risks, quality, and customer requirements.


• Experience communicating program status, risks, performance, and recommendations to senior Government and organizational leadership.


• Experience overseeing geographically or functionally dispersed personnel in a complex operational environment is preferred.


• Federal Government or Department of Defense program management experience is strongly preferred.


• Experience supporting security, intelligence, counterintelligence, industrial security, entity vetting, risk management, or related national security programs is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of program management principles, including performance management, resource planning, risk management, quality management, schedule management, and continuous improvement.


• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage competing requirements, and respond effectively to changing operational needs.


• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem solving, and organizational skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior Government officials, technical personnel, operational staff, and program leadership.


• Ability to develop and deliver executive level reports, briefings, recommendations, and program performance information.


• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage personnel with limited Government supervision.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


• Knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), entity vetting, counterintelligence, or related DCSA missions is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to provide proof of U.S.citizenship


• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance throughout the period of performance.


• Must be capable of working primarily at designated DCSA facilities, including DCSA Headquarters at the Russell-Knox Building in Quantico, Virginia, and Stafford, Virginia, as required.


• Must be available to support alternate work schedules when necessary to meet operational tempo and mission requirements.


• Must be willing and able to travel to DCSA regional field office locations or other Government locations when required.


• Must comply with applicable DCSA, Department of Defense, security, information protection, and contractor personnel requirements.


• Must successfully complete all Government-required training applicable to assigned responsibilities.


• Must designate or support an authorized alternate capable of acting on behalf of the Contractor during the Program Manager’s absence to ensure continuity of contract operations.

Education:

• Master’s Degree (or higher-level degree) in Program/Project Management, Business Management, Finance, Information Technology/Computer Science, Logistics Management, or related discipline


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and must be current at the time of contract award and maintained throughout the life of the contract.