Program Manager – Top Secret Cleared

ICF

Program Manager managing mission-critical initiatives for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Leading federal program management with a focus on strategic direction and compliance in a consulting setting.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,381 - $245,448 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPMPTableauTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact with DCSA leadership and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), ensuring successful execution of all contract requirements and deliverables.
Lead day-to-day program operations, providing strategic direction, oversight, and coordination across cross-functional teams to meet mission objectives.
Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and performance metrics, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Oversee staffing, workforce planning, and personnel performance to ensure appropriately cleared and qualified team members are aligned to mission needs.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations, DoW policies, security requirements, and contractual obligations, maintaining readiness for audits and reviews.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status reports, and performance updates to government stakeholders and corporate leadership.
Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment by building partnerships with internal and external partners.
Manage budgets, prepare cost estimates, and track resources using financial management tools.
Actively communicate with clients to understand and define current needs and priorities.
Support a full range of business development activities from pipeline development, opportunity qualification, capture strategy, and writing proposals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing complex federal or DoW programs (10+ years), with demonstrated success overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and performance in a mission-driven environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a Technical Field.
Candidate must have an active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
Project Management Professional Certification.
2 years’ experience working with DCSA.
5 years’ experience with working on/around cloud platforms in AWS.
2 years’ experience with one or more analytical and visualization software packages (such as QuickSight, PowerBI, Tableau and GIS software).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
Professional development opportunities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementbudget managementperformance metricsrisk mitigationstaffingworkforce planningbusiness developmentcloud platformsanalytical softwarevisualization software

Soft Skills

strategic directionleadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingresults-orientedpartnership buildingclient engagementexecutive-level briefingsteam alignment

Certifications

Project Management Professional CertificationTop-Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance