Senior Federal Program Manager

As a Senior Federal Program Manager to lead and manage federal projects, overseeing customer expectations, and a team of engineers. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong leadership skills, technical understanding, and the ability to allocate resources effectively while maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in federal program management, exceptional communication skills, and is eligible for or holds an active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end program management for federal customer initiatives, ensuring project goals, schedules, and budgets align with customer expectations.
• Set and manage customer expectations through regular communication, transparent progress updates, and proactive issue resolution.
• Supervise a team of engineers and other technical professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Assess project needs and allocate resources effectively, ensuring team members are optimally assigned to tasks based on skills and project requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms, program objectives, and resource needs with clients and vendors, aligning them with budget and timeline constraints.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring project goals are met while managing potential challenges proactively.

Requirements:

• Program management experience, focused on federal programs. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related field. A master’s degree or PMP certification is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience managing and leading cross-functional teams, including technical and engineering staff, with a focus on mentoring and team-building.
• Skilled in setting and managing customer expectations, handling client communications, and navigating customer relations effectively.
• Experience negotiating project scope, contracts, and resources with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid grasp of engineering principles and project requirements, with the ability to understand technical details and allocate work accordingly.
• Ability to identify potential program challenges early, analyze complex situations, and develop strategic solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
• Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Perks & Benefits: 

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…

• A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.
• A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
• Home-Office Stipend to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.
• Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business
• Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
• A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities. 

Additional perks include: 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• Uncapped commissions for Sales roles
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews
• Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do! 

There are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.