Senior Program Manager (Top Secret Clearance) with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

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 is seeking a Senior Program Manager in the Washington, DC area to oversee multi-project contract support for a federal client. You will organize, direct, and coordinate activities, ensuring deliverables meet scope, budget, and schedule.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of supervisory experience, with strong communication, leadership, and DOE contract familiarity. Telework may be adjusted per client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• At least ten years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience managing DOE contracts is a plus.
• Telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm programs meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Minimize delays in delivery and communicate with customers regularly.
• Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management.
• Coordinate meetings with staff and subcontractors to confirm program schedules and discuss problems.
• Ensure customers are regularly informed of program status and potential issues.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
• Ensure on-time delivery of all project deliverables.
• Participates in business development activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

DOE contracts

Ten years supervisory

Verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

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 Senior Program Manager. The Senior Program Manager will perform day-to-day management of overall contract support operations, involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations performing professional services support to a federal client. The SPM 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. 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

• Detailed knowledge of DOE, NNSA, Global Material Security (GMS), and Program systems.
• At least ten years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience managing DOE contracts a plus.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• PMP certification preferred

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.

• 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.