Program Manager, Secret Cleared

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Lead. Deliver. Make an Impact.

ASRC Federal Technology Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead IT teams supporting a DEA program. This role is responsible for leading project teams through the design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of web-based applications while ensuring delivery meets customer requirements, quality standards, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile leader who can work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Work location: Onsite (split between Arlington and Merrifield, VA)

Clearance: Active Secret

What You’ll Do

• Lead and direct one or more project teams supporting the design, implementation, modernization, and maintenance of IT applications.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans , identifying the technical and business resources needed to successfully deliver projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and within defined technical, quality, and scope requirements .
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams and help remove roadblocks to delivery.
• Apply Agile methodologies and practices to support effective development and project execution.
• Work with stakeholders to discuss, review, and clarify requirements and ensure alignment between technical and business needs.
• Manage ongoing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities and modernization efforts for existing applications.
• Oversee application and system documentation, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to established processes .
• Manage and oversee the application decommissioning process .
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate their work to support program objectives.
• Prepare and deliver customer and company progress reports, status updates, and other required deliverables .
• Identify and address issues, assess risk, and support change management activities.
• Interface with customers, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure requirements and expectations are met.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IT governance policies and procedures .
• Stay current on advances in IT and evolving business and technology practices.
• Partner with Shared Services and program leadership to anticipate staffing needs, support workforce planning, and identify workforce risks and skill gaps that could impact program delivery.
• Collaborate with Shared Services to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, support retention efforts, and ensure recruiting activities align with current and future program requirements.

What You Bring

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience supporting the implementation and maintenance of web-based applications.
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams of 10+ employees using Agile or other software development methodologies.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with Agile practices .
• Experience with both Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractors.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Active Secret clearance.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing IT team supporting a mission-critical federal program , while working directly with technical teams, customers, and stakeholders to deliver and modernize applications that support the DEA mission.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.