Program Manager

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Program Manager with TS/SCI CI Poly for a Role in Chantilly, VA

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Program Manager position in Chantilly, VA.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with a CI Poly and 6 years of Program Management experience leading programs or projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, and 10 years of relevant experience working within or supporting Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, including at least 6 years supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable industry-recognized certification is required.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a Program Manager with a TS/SCI CI Poly for a Role in Chantilly, VA.

Position Description: We seek an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee a large-scale contract to develop a hybrid cloud Lab Environment to support application development, modeling and simulation (M&S), data integration, and various supporting elements and domains.

The candidate must ensure that all contractor personnel and program requirements are effectively managed and executed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

The Program Manager will be the primary management point of contact, interfacing with key stakeholders to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor team and government stakeholders, ensuring all requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction for program execution, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead and manage contractor staff, ensuring optimal performance, productivity, and adherence to program objectives.
• Oversee program operations within laboratory environments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, best practices, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure seamless collaboration with Intelligence Community (IC) partners, leveraging experience working within or alongside NRO and other IC organizations.
• Develop and implement project management strategies, risk mitigation plans, and process improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver regular reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Maintain compliance with all contractual, security, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of Program Management experience leading programs or projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Four (4) years of experience supporting laboratory environments, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
• Experience managing contracts that involve designing, deploying, or integrating cloud-based solutions within secure environments.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience working within or supporting Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, including at least six (6) years supporting the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (Advanced degrees preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable industry-recognized certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs in high-security environments.

Details:

• Job Title: Program Manager
• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with a CI Poly
• Assignment Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000 per year