IT Program Manager

About the role

Location: Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States. The Technical Program Manager directs and manages technical activities related to implementation, transition, upgrades, testing, break fix, operations and maintenance. Serves as an operational agency Point of Contact and contact for government-owned, external vendor solution elements for interoperability activities, communications, and escalations. Provides technical guidance, data analysis, reports, assists in coordination of all technical activities including system analysis and facilities with Government oversight for inherently Government activities that require a decision or that might obligate the Government. Ensures performance degradations not specifically and directly delivered services under this call order can be supported in the operational model with the greatest efficiency and least government staff activity. Ensures technology alignment to the strategy, roadmap, and technical architecture decisions of the government. Requires strong leadership, communication and project management skills, in-depth technical knowledge and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supports development of long-term IT strategies, technical roadmaps, and policies aligned with agency missions.
• Oversees network services, server administration, cybersecurity, and cloud platforms.
• Ensures compliance with federal or local regulations (e.g., FISMA, FERPA, HIPAA) and implements robust security controls.
• Directs the modernization of legacy applications and manages the development of new, complex software solutions.
• Acts as a primary liaison between the IT department and other agency departments and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, or a related field. (One-and-one‑half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT management to include systems development, network administration, or technical operations.
• Project Management Certification (example: PMI PMP® Certification).
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated and proven ability to manage staff, communicate with non-technical staff and officials, and drive organizational change.
• Familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS.
• Understanding of government IT standards, requirements, best practices, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines concurrently in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay

The starting pay range for this role is $127,792 - $212,988. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered is temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• Participation in a 401k program with company match
• Additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits

Schedule

Work onsite Monday thru Thursday and Telework on Fridays.