Program Manager with Security Clearance

Client Solution Architects; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Solution Architects (CSA) seeks a seasoned Program Manager to support a federal IT program onsite in the Washington DC area. The role requires delivering leadership, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and maintaining executive briefings and program artifacts.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, manage risks, and ensure contract performance in alignment with security and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 10+ years of Program Management experience in Federal IT.
• PMP Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Point of Contact for communications, issues, and concerns.
• Exercise decisions and commit contractor resources to government needs.
• Represent the program to resolve contractual and programmatic issues.
• Maintain high availability to answer questions and alert Government to risks.
• Attend meetings and deliver briefing materials, papers, and analyses.
• Coordinate briefing schedules with Government leadership.
• Lead ad hoc meetings to review progress and planned activities.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements and provide status updates.

Skills

Program Management

Communication

Risk Management

Leadership

Federal IT

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Program Manager to support a program onsite* in the Washington DC area. For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. *Onsite/Hybrid/Remote work schedules subject to change based on contract requirements. This position is contingent upon award. How Role will make an impact: * Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all communications, issues, and concerns arising during the performance of the task order.

• Exercise decisions and commit contractor resources in response to Government needs and challenges.
• Act as the representative responsible for resolving all programmatic and contractual issues, even when staff members coordinate on specific tasks.
• Maintain high availability to answer program questions and proactively alert the Government to potential risks or concerns.
• Communicate problems or issues directly and promptly to management, ensuring they are addressed immediately rather than relying solely on routine status reports.
• Attend scheduled meetings and deliver required briefing materials, including presentations, papers, and analyses.
• Coordinate briefing schedules and deliverables closely with Government leadership.
• Lead and participate in ad hoc meetings to review recent accomplishments, resolve outstanding issues, and discuss planned activities.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance
• 10 years of experience in Program Management within Federal IT sector
• PMP Certification
• Physical Requirements: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer workstation
• Use hands and fingers to operate keyboards, mice, and other input devices
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
• Stand, walk, bend, or reach; Access equipment located in data centers, offices, or under desks
• Lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).