Senior Government IT Program Leader

Yulista Holding LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

StraitSys Inc. in Quantico, VA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of large-scale government IT programs.

You will serve as the primary contact for contract functions, overseeing planning, staffing, and performance against scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires 10+ years of managing federal IT contracts, strong leadership, and a proven ability to align program goals with mission priorities while delivering compliant, on-time outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelore20s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs, technical services, or government contracts.
• Experience managing federal contracts and delivering IT services in a government environment.
• Experience with program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing program schedules, deliverables, and contract performance metrics.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to develop and write SOPs.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT programs and government contracts.
• Ensure all program objectives, deliverables, and performance metrics are achieved on schedule and within scope.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Lead program reviews, status briefings, and executive-level reporting.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and corporate leadership.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Address program risks, issues, and changes while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Manage program financial performance including profit and loss (P&L), revenue tracking, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain ETC and EAC projections, labor planning, and cost controls.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to ensure programs remain aligned with profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, corporate policies, and applicable regulations.
• Lead and mentor program staff, technical leads, project managers, and support personnel.
• Support staffing strategies, workforce development, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement program processes including risk management, quality assurance, and performance tracking.
• Manage schedules, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, process improvement, and service expansion.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Federal contracts

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelore20s Degree in IT/Business/Engineering

Job description

StraitSys Inc. in Quantico, VA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of large-scale government IT programs.

You will serve as the primary contact for contract functions, overseeing planning, staffing, and performance against scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires 10+ years of managing federal IT contracts, strong leadership, and a proven ability to align program goals with mission priorities while delivering compliant, on-time outcomes.