Sr Program Manager - Federal

Mount Indie is seeking a visionary Senior Federal Program Manager to join a 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.

You will join a company that combines startup agility with a steadfast commitment to national security. You will drive the execution strategy for deploying and scaling a revolutionary proprietary platform and an industry-leading toolset accelerating the secure adoption of SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you value ingenuity and collaboration, this is a match for you.

As a Senior Program Manager, you will serve as the primary execution lead for key workstreams. You will manage government contract vehicles end-to-end, navigating the critical path from initial prototype solicitation to successful production scaling.

This position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance. Candidates holding an active or interim DoD TS/SCI eligible clearance (or higher) are strongly preferred. Due to the strict federal security requirements for this role, U.S. citizenship is required.

Location options:

• DC/Maryland/Virginia
• Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
• Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal 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

Skills You'll Bring to Our Team

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Certification