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Program Director

Unissant
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 May 2026

About the role

Unissant, Inc. is an innovative solutions development and consulting company committed to delivering simplicity through innovation. We meet this commitment by delivering state-of-the-art enterprise computing, development and processing solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our workforce continually strives to advance y(our) collective intellect through collaborative fortitude, and we are looking for further talent to join that effort! To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com

We are seeking a Program Director who will serve as the primary interface with the Government and provide overall leadership, management, and accountability for execution of a Federal IT program. The Program Director will have full authority to manage cost, schedule, performance, and resources, ensuring successful delivery of the program.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the single point of accountability and primary Government liaison, leading all contract-related activities
  • Direct and oversee execution of the program, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, performance, and SLA requirements.
  • Manage all program reporting and deliverables, including PMP, status reports, and governance artifacts
  • Lead integrated program management functions, including risk management, financial oversight, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination
  • Spearhead planning, execution, and modernization of secure IT systems across hybrid/cloud environments
  • Lead Agile delivery while ensuring compliance with federal requirements
  • Establish and maintain governance cadence (PMRs, TSMs, status meetings) and provide executive-level briefings
  • Oversee workforce management, ensuring qualified staffing, performance, and continuity
  • Manage transition activities (transition-in/out) and ensure uninterrupted service delivery

Work Experience and Job Skills:

  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of senior-level Federal IT program management experience, supporting programs involved in cloud infrastructure, enterprise hosting, and application platforms.
  • Demonstrated success leading Agile teams in regulated federal environments with strong executive communication skills
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor programs and operating within interagency ecosystems
  • Experience managing performance-based contracts (e.g., T&M) with financial, staffing, and delivery accountability

Education:

  • Master's degree or higher in a technical or related field desired

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

  • Active PMP, or equivalent, and Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master); ITIL® v3 or v4 certification above Foundation level required

Communication Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to present proposals and performance data, comfortable interfacing all levels of organization
  • Ability to write clear and concise creative content in a highly confidential manner

Travel:

  • Willing to travel as needed

Environmental Requirements:

  • Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
  • May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds
  • Flexible in working extended hours

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/D/V)

 

 

 

 

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