Vice President of Programs

About the role

At ISN, we seek an experienced Vice President of Programs to lead a diverse portfolio of federal contracts delivering professional services, technology solutions, operational support, and mission-critical business services. Reporting to executive leadership, this individual will provide strategic direction, executive oversight, and operational leadership across multiple federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for a portfolio of federal contracts supporting civilian and defense agencies.
• Ensure successful execution of programs within scope, budget, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Develop long-term operational strategies that improve organizational performance and customer outcomes.
• Oversee program financial performance, forecasting, staffing, resource planning, and profitability.
• Monitor key performance indicators, operational metrics, and customer satisfaction to ensure successful program delivery.
• Develop scalable operating models to support organizational growth and evolving customer requirements.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for senior government customers and key stakeholders.
• Build trusted customer relationships that promote long-term partnership and contract growth.
• Lead executive briefings, program reviews, strategic planning sessions, and customer communications.
• Collaborate with customers to understand evolving mission requirements and develop innovative business solutions.
• Support business development efforts, proposal strategy, capture activities, and transition planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Program Managers, project managers, technical leaders, and operational staff.
• Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional growth throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience leading large-scale federal programs, technology initiatives, business operations, or professional services.
• Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience managing complex federal contracts and program portfolios.
• Demonstrated success supporting large federal civilian or defense agencies.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting, program management, operational excellence, financial management, and customer delivery.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, technology modernization, digital initiatives, or enterprise business solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, staffing, financial performance, and organizational growth.
• Experience managing contract performance, customer relationships, service-level agreements, executive reporting, and operational metrics.
• Strong understanding of Agile, hybrid, or traditional project management methodologies.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or comparable project management tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work onsite as required by customer and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience leading large-scale federal programs, technology initiatives, business operations, or professional services.
• Minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience managing complex federal contracts and program portfolios.
• Demonstrated success supporting large federal civilian or defense agencies.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting, program management, operational excellence, financial management, and customer delivery.
• Experience leading organizational transformation, technology modernization, digital initiatives, or enterprise business solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, staffing, financial performance, and organizational growth.
• Experience managing contract performance, customer relationships, service-level agreements, executive reporting, and operational metrics.
• Strong understanding of Agile, hybrid, or traditional project management methodologies.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or comparable project management tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work onsite as required by customer and contract requirements.

Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or comparable certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or comparable project management tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile, hybrid, or traditional project management methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise business platforms.
• Experience with background investigations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility to work onsite as required by customer and contract requirements.