Program Manager

Position Description Valiant Solutions is seeking a Program Manager  to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team! As a Program Manager , you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of contractor personnel and Task Order performance including technical delivery and P&L. You will be responsible for the hands-on technical management of Valiant Cybersecurity and other Information Technology Federal engagements, supporting the evolution of the Government customer's IT  posture. You will take an active role in Valiant’s Knowledge Centers and grow professional expertise in emerging Cybersecurity tools and techniques. You will lead your team to ensure the accomplishments of the program are documented and known for more broad company efforts through whitepapers, briefing materials, and proposals. As Program Manager, you should be able to execute with limited direction, anticipate customer needs and proactively supports those needs, and be responsible for all project deliverables. The candidate will have had prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well versed in the current state of Information Security, and be able to interpret the requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, OMB, GAO, etc). The candidate will be required to interface with federal employees and contractors to perform the required activities. The ideal candidate will have prior experience performing similar work for a federal client, including strategic planning, solution development, and FISMA assessments. Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years , Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now! Location: SW Washington, DC ( 3 days onsite / 2 days telework). This position allows for partial remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Required Certifications: PMP Required Experience: 10+ years of Program Management experience with federal government agencies  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, related degree or an additional three (3) years of relevant experience.  PMP required 5+ years of knowledge and practical understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Experience managing personnel in multiple locations across the United States Experience interfacing with senior levels of customer organizations Demonstrated experience leading and managing projects with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work towards a strict deadline Strong background and understanding of cybersecurity principles, industry security requirements, and best practices  Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work towards strict deadlines Domain expertise and implementation experience providing best practices and recommendations to support the resolution of project challenges, both business and technical Ability to lead in an Agile framework (conduct backlog grooming with the client; create tasks and clearly document the “Definition of Done”, assign in daily scrum, conduct retrospectives). Proven experience leading and executing executive presentations, demonstrations, and reporting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities: Ensure projects and enhancements meet all requirements to ensure the projects are completed within schedule, cost, and performance Monitor each project by providing timely project assessment, per the Contract Service Participate in routine and periodic status meetings with key customer personnel, at times on short notice, to convey the current status and risks are presented Provide Project management support following industry standards, frameworks, and methodologies to perform a variety of project management functions such as; project management plans, work breakdown structure/schedules, risk mitigation plans, and project timelines. Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), of projects progress, risks, issues, and proposed resolutions Perform operations management and project management for a variety of information technology deliverables and task orders. Strategic planning and solution development, both technical and business Ensure project-defined deliverables are provided on time, and have been quality reviewed (e.g. SOPs, Configuration Guides, Training Documentation, Project Schedules) Establish project schedules and plans with Government Stakeholders Track and provide performance management evaluations against Project Plans  Ensure delivery on Program and Project deliverables (e.g. Weekly Team and Project Status Reporting, Bi-Weekly Program Reporting, Timesheet Review, Performance Management Metric Analysis) Provide presentations and develop demonstrations for reporting in support of the program Provide technical support for all team task areas (e.g. systems engineering and integration, service design and delivery) Facilitate requirements and data gathering Develop and Refine Performance Management Metrics in accordance with Program Goals and Deliverable requirements sessions About Valiant Solutions Valiant Solutions delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI-enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications. Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work