Program Manager (Top Secret Clearance) with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead a DHS contract in Washington, DC. This on-site leadership role manages day-to-day contract support operations across multiple projects and personnel, ensuring deliverables meet specifications, budgets, and schedules.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of program management experience, a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Ten years of project management or managerial experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operation of departments to ensure programs meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Proactively minimize delays in delivery and communicate with customers to align schedules.
• Recruiting and hiring for the project and staff management.
• Communicate with staff and subcontractors to organize meetings and resolve issues.
• Inform customers on program status and flag potential problems to management.
• Develop staffing, quality control, and transition plans; coordinate with CO/COR.
• Maintain staffing levels and report project status to the government as required.
• Possess clearance to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget control

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related

PMP certification or equivalent

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Program Manager supporting a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Washington DC. The Program Manager will perform day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, involving multiple projects and groups of personnel performing professional services support to a DHS client. The PM will organize, direct and coordinate the planning and production of all contract support activities and ensuring all contract deliverables are being met. Demonstrates written and oral communication skills; has the authority and responsibility to identify and commit resources required to support effort. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role requiring a professional who operates with minimal oversight and brings mature, independent judgment to a diverse and technically demanding operating environment. Tasks will include but are not limited to:
• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Takes proactive steps to minimize delays in delivery.
• Regularly communicates with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management
• Regularly communicates with staff and subcontractors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Ensures that customers and/or clients are regularly informed of the status of the program.
• Regularly communicates with management regarding the program's status and any problems or potential problems.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
• Responsible the on-time delivery of all project deliverables
• Participates in business development activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Required Experience & Skills
• The PM must have a minimum of ten (10) years of project management or managerial experience, be highly experienced in management of projects of comparable magnitude, and possess effective management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• The contractor must manage performance to meet all necessary cost, schedule, and deliverable requirements, oversee deliverables and financial responsibilities, develop and execute methodologies and processes to meet Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, and monitor and report project status to the government as required.
• Program management responsibilities include developing and maintaining a Staffing Plan, Quality Control Plan (QCP), and Transition-Out Plan; serving as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to resolve contract issues; confirming reports and deliverables are submitted on time; maintaining appropriate staffing levels; and attending meetings pertaining to contract performance as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Preferred Education
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.