Senior Program Manager - Active Secret Clearance Suffolk, VA Posted today

ASE is looking for a Senior Program Manager to work in Suffolk, VA on a hybrid basis. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Senior Program Manager leads the Program Management Resource Group, providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, and hands‑on support across a diverse portfolio of federal programs. This role drives high‑quality program execution, ensures compliance with federal contracting requirements, and strengthens organizational maturity through standardized processes and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong federal contracting experience (DoD/DHS preferred), excels in contract transitions, financial management, PM mentorship, and customer engagement, and serves as a backup PM to ensure seamless continuity of operations. Responsibilities Lead and mentor project/program managers across Systems Engineering, IT/Cyber, and Mission Support portfolios. Oversee contract transitions (phase‑ins/phase‑outs) and ensure operational readiness. Serve as backup PM across the enterprise to maintain continuity of operations. Manage program performance, risks, deliverables, and customer engagement. Track and report program metrics to internal leadership and government customers. Oversee program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and P&L. Support procurement, subcontractor coordination, and workforce planning. Serve as Quality Management Representative; enforce quality standards and process discipline. Drive continuous improvement and implement scalable program management practices. Support capture, proposals, staffing strategies, and color‑team reviews. Provide programmatic insights and past performance to strengthen competitive positioning. Will report directly to Sr. Director of Operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, management, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of Program or Project Management experience within federal contracting (DoD/DHS strongly preferred). Demonstrated experience leading federal contract transitions (phase‑ins/phase‑outs). Demonstrated expertise in program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight. Extensive experience with multiple contract types including FFP, Cost Plus, and T&M. Hands‑on experience leading and managing proposal efforts, including solution development, volume inputs, and coordination across technical, pricing, and staffing teams. Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendor partners. Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements, performance management, and risk management processes. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer relationship skills. Experience implementing standardized PM frameworks, quality systems, or process improvement initiatives. Prior experience supporting enterprise level PMO or resource management functions. Active U.S. SECRET clearance (required at time of hire). PMP certification (highly preferred). You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender‑identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job‑View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information). #J-18808-Ljbffr