Federal Senior Program Manager

About the role

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a visionary Senior Federal Program Manager to join our mission-driven team. Operating at the intersection of technology and national security, we are a fast-growing company dedicated to delivering transformative solutions for our nation's defenders. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of a company redefining how software is secured and delivered within the defense sector. At 2F, we combine startup agility with a steadfast commitment to national security. You will drive the execution strategy for deploying and scaling our revolutionary Game Warden platform alongside Frontier—an industry-leading toolset accelerating the secure adoption of SaaS solutions for the U.S. government.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal 2F teams, owning program health and relationships end-to-end across both government and commercial engagements.
• Lead program startup activities including WBS definition, business rhythm establishment, process definition, and infrastructure setup to ensure contract compliance from day one.
• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), milestones, and dependencies across complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities including contract administration, CDRL generation and delivery, modification tracking, and ensuring all deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Lead and facilitate recurring status meetings, customer reviews, program reviews, and executive briefings — delivering clear, concise updates on program health, risks, and priorities.
• Monitor and manage program financials including budget baselines, burn rates, EACs, and obligation timelines, flagging variances and driving corrective actions.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and dependencies; maintain a living risk register and drive resolution across internal and external stakeholders.
• Support ROM development, proposal efforts, and contract negotiations in partnership with business development and finance teams.
• Produce and deliver high-quality monthly status reports, program dashboards, and ad hoc reporting for both government and commercial customers.
• Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure technical deliverables align with program requirements, schedules, and compliance standards.
• Drive program growth by identifying expansion opportunities within existing accounts and supporting capture efforts alongside the Public Sector team.
• Ensure all program activities comply with applicable regulations, security requirements, and contractual obligations, including DoD acquisition frameworks and OTA agreements.
• Up to 25% travel may be required at times to support critical client integrations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Program Management experience, specifically within DoD acquisition.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or demonstrated eligibility and ability to obtain one immediately.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for on-site collaboration in a fast-paced, startup-style government environment.
• Experience interfacing directly with senior government stakeholders, including delivering executive-level briefings to DoD leadership.
• Program Management Support: Contract management, schedule development, CDRL generation and planning, supporting status and customer meetings, ROM and proposal support, dependencies and risk support, and monthly status reports.
• Program Startup Support: Support early phases of starting a program to establish appropriate infrastructure for the team and ensure contract compliance, including WBS definition, process definition and refinement, business rhythm definition, and schedule & milestones preparation and support.
• Program Leadership: Serve as primary POC to customer and 2F team for small projects, both internal and external.

Qualifications

• PMI Certification

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for on-site collaboration in a fast-paced, startup-style government environment.
• Experience interfacing directly with senior government stakeholders, including delivering executive-level briefings to DoD leadership.
• Program Management Support: Contract management, schedule development, CDRL generation and planning, supporting status and customer meetings, ROM and proposal support, dependencies and risk support, and monthly status reports.
• Program Startup Support: Support early phases of starting a program to establish appropriate infrastructure for the team and ensure contract compliance, including WBS definition, process definition and refinement, business rhythm definition, and schedule & milestones preparation and support.
• Program Leadership: Serve as primary POC to customer and 2F team for small projects, both internal and external.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• Additional benefit perks (One Medical membership, mental health resources and family planning assistance)
• Equity incentive plan
• Tech + office supplies stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• Parental leave
• Work virtually, located near one of our hubs
• Referral Bonus

Pay

The base salary for this position will fall between $141,000-163,000. Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors.

Schedule

This role is a full-time position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.