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$155,000 - $295,000
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Management
Chantilly, VA (On-Site/Office)
Responsibilities & Qualifications
We are seeking an IT Program Manager to join our proposal supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) with Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Expansion and Support. In this role, you will plan, govern, prioritize, and optimize major IT investments across a portfolio-ensuring strategic alignment, transparency, and measurable value delivery. The IT Program Manager serves as the primary interface between Government stakeholders and contractor staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Certifications
Clearance
HIGHLY DESIRED
RESPONSIBILITIES
The IT Program Manager is expected to be able to:
COMPETENCIES
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $155,000 - $295,000 The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Mandatory Active Top-Secret Clearance with a CI Poly
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Additional Job Information
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com .
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
We are seeking an IT Program Manager to join our proposal supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) with Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) Expansion and Support. In this role, you will plan, govern, prioritize, and optimize major IT investments across a portfolio-ensuring strategic alignment, transparency, and measurable value delivery. The IT Program Manager serves as the primary interface between Government stakeholders and contractor staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 10+ years of experience managing IT programs/projects, including portfolio governance in a federal and/or IC environment
Certifications
- PMP Certification
- DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or CISM)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Clearance
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
HIGHLY DESIRED
- Agile certification (PMI-ACP, CSM, or PSM I)
- Strong background in IT governance, portfolio management, or program oversight.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or DoD/IC customers.
- Familiarity with IT lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
- Proficiency with portfolio tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Power BI, or equivalent.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The IT Program Manager is expected to be able to:
- Ensure qualified personnel are SCI-cleared, available, appropriately organized, and staffed in accordance with contract requirements.
- Develop and maintain a methodology to assess priorities and allocate resources when resolving competing requirements.
- Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule in accordance with Wireless Intrustion Detection System (WIDS) implementation requirements.
- Ensure all SOW requirements are delivered in accordance with the Program Management Plan (PMP).
- Lead IT portfolio planning, coordination, and governance.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize the IT investment portfolio roadmap.
- Analyze project proposals to ensure technical, strategic, and financial alignment.
- Facilitate portfolio review boards, prioritization cycles, and executive briefings.
- Provide visibility into portfolio health, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
- Monitor cost, schedule, and performance across IT programs and projects.
- Conduct business case analysis to support investment decisions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, operations, finance, and leadership.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal IT governance, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.
- Provide advisory support on maturing portfolio processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.
COMPETENCIES
- Customer Service
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Organization and Planning
- Interpersonal Awareness
- Establish Focus
- Change Management
- Develop Others
- Build Relationships
- Analytical Thinking
- Conceptual Thinking
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Expertise
- Initiative
- Foster Innovation
- Results Oriented
- Teamwork
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Chantilly, VA, District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region (NCR)
- Type of environment: Varies
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: 20%
WAGE INFORMATION
Target salary range: $155,000 - $295,000 The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors, including the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizen
Mandatory Active Top-Secret Clearance with a CI Poly
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Additional Job Information
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com .
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
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