Program Manager (Federal Defense Contracting)

Location: Reston, Virginia, US. US citizenship and Secret or higher security clearance required.

Salary: $113,000–$171,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global designs, develops, and deploys technologies addressing cybersecurity and advanced technology needs.

What you will do

• Act as the primary liaison between government stakeholders and contractor teams throughout BPA or call order delivery.
• Lead financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and P&L oversight.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, subcontractor agreements, and company policies.
• Develop staffing plans, labor mix strategies, and master schedules for contract operations.
• Track and mitigate financial and operational risks while supporting high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to proposal development and identify follow-on business opportunities.

Requirements

• 12–15 years of experience in project or program management, with experience in the federal or defense contracting space.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex information to executive leadership and government clients.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery models such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe, and with a DevSecOps framework.
• Secret or higher security clearance and US citizenship are required.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of federal contracting regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project or Jira.
• PMP or ITIL certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment.
• Work supports complex government technical contracts and federal stakeholders.