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Program Manager, Software Development

Herndon, VA, USRemoteFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorshipUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Senior Program Manager leading the Kestrel and FALCON software and data science efforts for mission partners.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Technical Delivery)

Builds

Software, data science, analytics, and mission-focused capability development for government mission partners.

Domain

Defense/Security / Software Engineering & Data Science

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Program management, financial management (CPFF), team leadership (12-16 members), customer stakeholder management, risk management, agile planning, contract execution, technical fluency (software/data pipelines/cloud), recruiting support.

Preferred skills

CPFF/T&M contract environment experience, DHS/CBP specific experience, hands-on software engineering background, cloud/containerized deployment experience, roadmap and backlog management.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program execution including customer engagement, financial performance, staffing, and technical delivery; lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and data scientists; manage deliverables, milestones, schedules, and risks; lead customer-facing communications and program reviews; partner with technical leads on scoping and prioritization; support agile planning and sprint management; translate customer priorities into actionable plans.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC