Senior Federal Program Manager - Software & Cyber Ops

Clarity Innovations; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee complex software development programs for federal clients. The ideal candidate will manage 20+ cross‑functional personnel, provide strategic leadership, and ensure alignment with fiscal objectives and regulatory requirements.

Focus areas include stakeholder engagement, requirements translation across GitLab/Jira/Atlassian tools, and governance across multiple concurrent tracks.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of program management experience in federal software development or cyber domains.
• Directly managed programs of 20+ full‑time personnel.
• Deep knowledge of Agile, SDLC, lean product management and user‑centered design.
• Experience maintaining backlogs and knowledge bases in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/OTAs and federal acquisition guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex software development programs for federal clients.
• Provide overarching leadership to 20+ cross‑functional personnel across multiple tracks.
• Establish governance, risk, and change management for large programs.
• Deliver comprehensive status reporting to government stakeholders.
• Coordinate pricing, contract lifecycle and financial tracking per compliance standards.

Skills

Program management

Federal software development

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Clarity Innovations is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee complex software development programs for federal clients. The ideal candidate will manage 20+ cross‑functional personnel, provide strategic leadership, and ensure alignment with fiscal objectives and regulatory requirements.

Focus areas include stakeholder engagement, requirements translation across GitLab/Jira/Atlassian tools, and governance across multiple concurrent tracks.