Senior Program Manager

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1464
Job Title: Senior Program Manager
Job Title for Careers Page: Senior Program Manager
Location: On-site support as required at Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance Level: SECRET
Required Certification(s):
DoD 8570 / 8140 Baseline Certification (minimum IAT Level II or IAM Level I) PMP strongly preferred

SUMMARY

The Senior Program Manager leads enterprise-scale execution of the DISA Cloud-Based Internet Isolation (CBII) Managed Service supporting up to 3.4 million Department of Defense users worldwide. This role plans and leads major technology assignments involving cloud security, cybersecurity engineering, managed service delivery, and Risk Management Framework sustainment.
This position applies comprehensive knowledge across key IT engineering mission areas and functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. The Senior Program Manager evaluates program performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth, service performance, and mission success. The role supervises cross-functional technical teams and assumes full responsibility for contract performance, financial execution, cybersecurity compliance, and operational continuity.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as the senior leader responsible for day-to-day management of the DISA CBII managed service contract, overseeing multiple tasks and geographically distributed personnel supporting enterprise cloud security operations.
· Analyze new and complex project-related challenges and develop innovative solutions involving finance, scheduling, cybersecurity engineering, cloud architecture, methodology, tools, and operational delivery components.
· Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and execution of all activities associated with the program and assume full responsibility for contract performance, technical execution, cybersecurity compliance, schedule adherence, financial management, and overall mission success.
· Work directly with the Government sponsor, COR, and stakeholders to define and execute the project charter outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timeline.
· Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule and detailed Work Breakdown Structure to estimate effort and resource requirements for all program activities.
· Provide structured project schedules identifying task sequencing, dependencies, milestones, and completion dates.
· Manage project scope by ensuring all changes are documented, impact-assessed, and formally approved in accordance with governance requirements.
· Track, analyze, and report on project milestones, service-level performance metrics, utilization trends, and contract deliverables; provide status reports as requested.
· Lead contract financial oversight including burn rate monitoring, funding alignment, Estimate at Completion forecasting, and validation of invoice documentation for compliance with contractual requirements.
· Evaluate performance results and recommend corrective actions or strategic adjustments affecting short-term project growth, operational stability, and mission success.
· Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks across technical, operational, cybersecurity, and financial domains and conduct root cause analysis for major incidents or service degradations.
· Oversee cybersecurity engineering and Risk Management Framework activities to ensure compliance with DoD 8500 series publications, NIST standards, FedRAMP Moderate baseline requirements, DISA Security Requirements Guides, and DoD 8570/8140 workforce mandates.
· Ensure timely vulnerability remediation, patch management, POA&M tracking, and eMASS reporting in accordance with Government standards.
· Provide senior-level technical oversight for integration with DISA Joint Infrastructure security stack tools, SIEM platforms, and enterprise network environments.
· Supervise, lead, coach, and motivate cross-functional teams across engineering, cybersecurity, service desk, compliance, and operations functions.
· Communicate expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders and mediate between stakeholders and technical personnel to resolve complex issues throughout the project lifecycle.
· Allocate resources effectively across concurrent workstreams and make informed, mission-driven decisions based on organizational priorities and contractual requirements.
· Ensure 24x7x365 operational service management in alignment with DESMF and ITSM best practices and maintain compliance with established service-level agreements.
· Lead continuous service improvement initiatives based on performance metrics, predictive analytics, capacity planning, and operational trend analysis.
· Function as a technical expert across multiple assignments and provide authoritative recommendations to Government stakeholders and organizational leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Certifications

· Active DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (IAT Level II minimum; IAM preferred)
· Must maintain Computing Environment (CE) certification as required
· PMP preferred
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
· 8+ years of experience in a relevant IT engineering mission area.
· Experience leading major technology assignments involving enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, or managed service delivery.
· Demonstrated experience supervising technical personnel across multiple task areas.
· Experience managing complex DoD programs involving finance, scheduling, compliance, and stakeholder governance.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills

· Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise IT architecture, DODIN operations, and DISA service frameworks.
· Experience managing programs requiring RMF authorization, continuous monitoring, and cybersecurity accreditation.
· Demonstrated ability to resolve complex cross-functional issues and drive innovative technical solutions.
· Strong executive briefing and stakeholder communication capability.

Preferred Skills
Experience in one or more CBII functional areas:
· RMF / A&A lifecycle management
· Cloud Security Engineering (FedRAMP+ Level 2 or equivalent)
· Enterprise Network Engineering (IPv6, routing, QoS)
· Tiered Service Desk Operations (DESMF / ITSM)
· Cyber Defense Engineering and AI-enabled threat mitigation
· Mobility integration and PKI-based authentication

This position is contingent upon contract award and successful funding

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

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Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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