Program Manager - Federal IT Contracts

Program Manager - Federal IT Contracts 1756

A leading enterprise software solutions company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Program Manager - Federal IT Contracts. The successful candidate will lead and oversee the Federal initiatives within our IT organization. The ideal candidate has experience in this space and will ensure compliance with all US Federal requirements, manage cloud security authorizations, coordinate across multiple teams to maintain high security and operational standards, and ensure successful implementations. The company offers a great work environment.

Program Manager - Federal IT Contracts Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $80-$90/hr
• Worksite: Leading enterprise software solutions company (McLean, VA 22102 - Hybrid, Open to remote candidates in the United States, Candidates located in McLean are preferred)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
• 40 hours/week, 11 Month Assignment, Possible extension

Program Manager - Federal IT Contracts Responsibilities:

• Ensure our organization's compliance with federal security standards while driving collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Strategic Program Oversight: Develop, manage, and execute the US Federal /FedRAMP compliance strategy for IT. Establish and maintain timelines, deliverables, and project milestones for Federal authorization initiatives.
• US Federal Compliance: Lead efforts to achieve and maintain Federal certification for cloud products, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of Federal/FedRAMP projects, including planning, execution, and delivery within specified timelines and budgets.
• Policy and Documentation: Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation to meet Federal requirements, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), and other security deliverables.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external auditors, and government stakeholders to coordinate assessments, audits, and authorization processes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with cloud environments, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.
• Training and Awareness: Provide guidance and training to internal teams on Federal requirements and best practices.
• Continuous Monitoring: Implement and manage continuous monitoring activities to ensure compliance with security standards over time.

Program Manager - Federal IT Contracts Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in program/project management, with a focus on Federal/FedRAMP, CMMC FISMA, or other compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred.
• Strong project management experience, including managing cross-functional teams and complex timelines.
• Hands-on experience with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their US Federal offerings is preferred.
• Experience managing relationships with government agencies, auditors, and third-party assessors (3PAOs).
• Comprehensive understanding of Federal authorization processes and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, frameworks, and technologies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools.
• Familiarity with Sales, CX, Finance, and Engineering operations at a software company.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Federal program implementations.