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Program Manager, Software Development

Herndon, VA, US🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end execution of the Kestrel and FALCON software and data science programs, managing customer engagement, financial performance, and technical delivery for mission partners.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Software Development & Data Science)

Builds

Software applications, data pipelines, analytics capabilities, and mission-focused tools

Domain

Defense/Security, Software Engineering, Data Science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Program management, financial management (CPFF), team leadership (12-16 members), customer stakeholder management, risk management, agile planning, contract execution, technical fluency in software/data science

Preferred skills

CPFF/T&M contract management, DHS/CBP experience, hands-on software engineering background, cloud environment management, CI/CD workflows

Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Git, cloud environments, APIs, databases

Responsibilities

Own program execution including schedule, risk, and deliverables; manage program financials and staffing; lead customer-facing communications and reviews; partner with technical leads on scope and prioritization; support recruiting and team development; coordinate with contracts and finance teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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