Senior IT Program Manager — Government & Defense Programs

Validatek; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee contract requirements, manage task orders, and lead cross-functional IT service delivery. You will coordinate with OFLC Headquarters and COR to ensure on-time performance and risk mitigation.

Required 8+ years managing government IT programs, with PMP certification and strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills. This full-time role offers growth in a challenging Federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience managing IT programs, application development, and/or IT support services.
• Demonstrated experience leading application development and support teams in complex Government or enterprise environments.
• PMP certification required.
• Scrum Master certification or experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall execution and performance of contract requirements, ensuring deliverables, milestones, and performance objectives are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with OFLC Headquarters, the COR, Contracting Officer, and other Agency stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate Task Orders issued under the IDIQ, including requirements, staffing, schedules, deliverables, and customer expectations.
• Lead application development, operations, support, data management, and related IT service delivery activities.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, performance metrics, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure effective collaboration among technical, functional, and customer stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and issues, and develop mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Prepare and provide regular program status, performance, production, and other management reports.

Skills

Project/Program Mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD, MBA, or MPA preferred

Job description

ValidaTek in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee contract requirements, manage task orders, and lead cross-functional IT service delivery. You will coordinate with OFLC Headquarters and COR to ensure on-time performance and risk mitigation.

Required 8+ years managing government IT programs, with PMP certification and strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills. This full-time role offers growth in a challenging Federal environment.