Senior Director, Program Management, Government Defense & Security

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Senior Director of Program Management at Clearspeed focused on maximizing potential within government defense and security programs. Managing client lifecycle and ensuring successful project execution.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help maximize Clearspeed’s potential by crafting, justifying, and executing project plans
Manage operations throughout the client lifecycle from onboarding to training to full implementation and ongoing account management
Develop project plans, procedures, and guidelines for executing projects
Act as primary liaison with DoW clients on operational project matters including meeting all contract deliverables
Recommend contract and proposal navigation path to improve sales potential and reduce sales cycles within the DoW
Act as strategic advisor; coordinate with internal and external team members on client goals and business objectives
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Maintain technical and business integrity of programs
Establish and propose program oversight solutions and reporting processes and systems
Create strong working relationships across all DoW accounts by understanding each client’s unique needs and providing best-in-class client experience
Drive client adoption of Clearspeed solutions; identify opportunities to increase and expand projects
Support business development efforts as needed
Manage direct reports assigned to the program
Perform additional related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in or a related field, or equivalent work experience
At least 15 years of professional experience managing projects
PMP certification is a preference/plus
Proven experience navigating the government contract and proposal creation and submission process from plan to close is a plus
Must have experience working with US Government
Experience with investigations or the intelligence cycle is a plus
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence at all levels
Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment
Fluency in both English and Spanish is a huge plus
Travel is a job requirement
Must be a US citizen and eligible for a US Government security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation: salary + performance-based bonuses
Stock options
Unlimited paid time off
Health and wellness coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcontract navigationproposal creationbudget managementclient onboardingclient trainingprogram oversightbusiness developmentinvestigationsintelligence cycle

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationinfluencecustomer focusteam collaborationrelationship buildingstrategic advisingself-initiativeproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

PMP certification