VP, Federal IT Programs — Digital Modernization & AI Leadership

Unissant; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Unissant, Inc. seeks a Vice President, Federal IT Programs to lead a large, complex IT portfolio for a client in the Washington, DC metro area.

The role requires executive oversight of software development, modernization, cloud, data/analytics, and IT operations, with 150+ personnel under management. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in IT leadership, strong DHS CBP familiarity, and proven success delivering multi‑contractor programs with robust P&L accountability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership in IT systems integration and/or large IT services organizations.
• Direct experience overseeing portfolios or program sets with annual revenue in the $80M–$150M+ range and total contract values nearing $200M.
• Strong background leading complex, multi-contractor environments with prime leadership across subcontractors.
• Experience leading agile software delivery, application modernization, cloud migration, and data/analytics/AI-enabled solutions.
• Proven ability to build and grow high-performing teams and mentor senior leaders in these domains.
• Demonstrated success in conflict resolution and turnaround efforts, including re-establishing prime control on challenged programs.
• Knowledge of Agile (Scrum, SAFe, DevOps/DevSecOps) at scale.
• Experience with DHS CBP or related federal customers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior liaison with the federal customer, owning executive-level communication, priority setting, and issue resolution.
• Provide executive oversight of multiple programs and contracts covering software development, modernization, cloud, data/analytics/AI, and IT operations/O&M.
• Lead as the prime contractor over multiple subcontractors, setting expectations, driving accountability, and ensuring strategic delivery control.
• Own portfolio-level program management: schedules, deliverables, staffing, onboarding, subcontract administration, and compliance.
• Lead and develop senior leaders and technical teams, managing resources, succession, and performance for 150+ personnel.
• Own financial performance (P&L, budgets, forecasts, margins) and define KPIs and metrics to monitor delivery and report results.
• Collaborate with Government CORs, other contractors, and Unissant PMs to ensure milestone delivery and risk management.
• Drive application development, digital modernization, and data/AI initiatives to improve mission outcomes.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand scope with clear ROI.
• Oversee clearance submissions and government documentation for contract execution.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Agile methodologies

Cloud migration

Data analytics

AI capabilities

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Unissant, Inc. seeks a Vice President, Federal IT Programs to lead a large, complex IT portfolio for a client in the Washington, DC metro area.

The role requires executive oversight of software development, modernization, cloud, data/analytics, and IT operations, with 150+ personnel under management. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in IT leadership, strong DHS CBP familiarity, and proven success delivering multi‑contractor programs with robust P&L accountability.