Senior Program Manager

General information

Requisition # R66410 Locations USA-DC-Washington Posting Date 03/04/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Senior Program Manager to support a DHS customer in National Capital Region.

As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and implement cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor contract personnel performance and identify service quality improvements.

• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for SOC operations.

• Manage project plans, master schedules, and resource mapping for high-priority initiatives.

• Lead monthly financial reporting, including labor costs, travel, and projected burn rates.

• Coordinate special projects related to Executive Orders and Federal mandates.

• Support Zero Trust Architecture and Post-Quantum Computing readiness for our DHS customer.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of project/program management experience (7+ years security-related) OR a Master's Degree and 7+ years of experience (5+ years security-related).

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Industry certification related to security or incident response (e.g., CEH, GIAC).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing complex IT programs within a federal agency.

• Expertise in Zero Trust implementation, Cybersecurity Service Provider support, and strategic technology roadmaps.

• Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation  

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.

• Must hold an active Secret clearance AND be eligible for a Top-Secret clearance with SCI.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD)