Network Designs, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Senior Program Manager #1701774
Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of enterprise information security, authorization, and compliance services for a large federal IT services program, ensuring high-quality delivery and operational performance.
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Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and accountability for contract performance
Establish program governance structures, reporting cadence, and operational rhythms
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer leadership and senior stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contractual, security, and operational requirements
Oversee day-to-day program operations across all locations and functional areas
Ensure staffing levels, skill mixes, and onboarding processes support mission needs
Monitor and manage performance metrics related to timeliness, quality, and responsiveness
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed
Oversee quality management processes to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables
Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and systemic issues
Ensure audit readiness and support internal and external reviews
Lead issue resolution and escalation in coordination with technical and operational leads
Manage program budgets, labor utilization, and resource allocation
Support forecasting, workforce planning, and cost control activities
Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining service quality
Lead transition-in and transition-out activities as required
Support onboarding of new systems, teams, or scope expansions
Contribute to proposal development, staffing strategies, and organizational growth initiatives as requested
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance at the time of application
This position requires working onsite in downtown Washington, DC
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or a related technical or management discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
Ten (10) or more years of experience managing large-scale federal IT or cybersecurity programs; in absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level
Demonstrated experience leading programs supporting information system security, authorization, compliance, or enterprise cybersecurity services
Proven experience managing multi-location teams supporting complex, mission-critical environments
Experience operating within performance-based or outcome-driven contract structures
Strong experience with staffing, workforce planning, surge management, and transition activities
Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk concurrently
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, including FISMA and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Familiarity with authorization processes, continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and compliance reporting
Experience overseeing quality assurance and internal review functions to improve delivery outcomes
Ability to engage credibly with senior technical, operational, and executive stakeholders
Executive-level leadership and decision-making capability
Strong program governance, planning, and execution skills
Ability to establish and enforce performance metrics, service levels, and quality standards
Experience managing risk, issues, and escalation across large technical programs
Excellent communication skills, including written reporting and executive briefings
Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic improvement initiatives
High degree of accountability, professionalism, and judgment in sensitive environments
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
PMP preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance
401(k) retirement matching
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Health and wellness programs
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Professional development
Education benefits