Clarity Innovations

national security

ProgramManager

Herndon, Virginia, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Program Manager at Clarity Innovations. Skills: Program Management, Agile Software Development, Federal Client Support, Financial Management, Contract Management. Lead and oversee complex software development programs. Manage the full program lifecycle, including proposal support, execution oversight, budget management, risk tracking, and contract compliance”

What You'll Achieve.

transform data into actionable intelligence; ensuring mission success; modernizes data operations; enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact; delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities; empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats; ensuring the success of their critical missions; ensuring all scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved; deliver successful outcomes; ensuring alignment with SOW deliverables and financial objectives; position the organization for continued success

Industry & Context.

national security
Problems you'll solve

proactive risk management

Eligibility Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance, classified environment, onsite or hybrid local presence required, clearance and customer interaction requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active TS/SCI clearance, 6-10 years of experience in program/project management within Agile software development or IT systems integration, General knowledge of managing programs in DoD, IC, or Federal civilian agencies (FAR, DFARS), General knowledge of Program financials (RFPs, ROMs, ETCs, contract types, and SOWs), General knowledge of contract management and compliance (DCMA, DCAA), General knowledge of Managing Indirect Rate Structures (G&A, overhead, fringe), Demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC frameworks

Nice to Have

PMP, CSM, CSPO, or ACP certifications, Experience managing complex High-Risk Research and Development projects to include transition of technologies to other operational customers, Experience working within or alongside organizations with a Cyber Operations mission

What You'll Do.

Lead and oversee complex software development programs

Manage the full program lifecycle

including proposal support

and contract compliance

Provide strategic oversight for multiple concurrent software development projects in Agile or hybrid environments

and quality objectives are achieved

Drive performance through clear communication

disciplined execution

and proactive risk management

Oversee the full financial and contractual lifecycle of programs

Lead pricing strategies

contract modifications

and compliance across FFP

and Cost Plus contract types

Ensure alignment with SOW deliverables and financial objectives

Support capture and proposal efforts by shaping RFP responses

and pricing strategies

Foster a collaborative

high-performance culture

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, and government stakeholders; Build and sustain trusted partnerships; Communicating program progress, risks, and strategic priorities to ensure transparency and alignment across all levels; Contribute to business growth through collaboration with capture, finance, and technical teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication; negotiation; presentation skills; clear communication; communicating program progress, risks, and strategic priorities

Process & Methodology

Program/project management, Agile leadership, program financial management, contract execution, stakeholder engagement, full program lifecycle management, proposal support, execution oversight, budget management, risk tracking, contract compliance, pricing strategies, contract modifications, contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Plus), SOW deliverables, financial objectives, capture and proposal efforts, RFP responses, technical narratives, business growth strategy

Full Job Description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world. Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security. Role We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee complex software development programs supporting federal clients in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate brings 6-10 years of experience managing technical programs from inception through delivery, with demonstrated expertise in Agile leadership, program financial management, contract execution, and stakeholder engagement within a classified environment. This role will manage the full program lifecycle, including proposal support, execution oversight, budget management, risk tracking, and contract compliance, ensuring successful delivery aligned with organizational objectives and client expectations. Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight for multiple concurrent software development projects in Agile or hybrid environments, ensuring all sco

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