Program Manager, Software Development
Overview:
As Senior Program Manager, you lead end-to-end execution of the Kestrel and FALCON programs to drive mission-aligned software, data science, and analytics outcomes. You will manage a cross-functional team, engage with customers, and coordinate with contracts and finance to ensure transparency and accountability. The role combines technical leadership with program stewardship to deliver measurable impact for mission partners. This is a high-visibility position with cross-agency collaboration and opportunities to shape future capabilities. Compensation / Benefits 401(k) with company matchmental health resourcesstudent loan repayment assistanceadoption reimbursementpet insurance
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end program execution across customer engagement, financial performance, staffing, technical delivery, and risk management for Kestrel and FALCON.Direct a cross-functional team of ~12–16 with software, data science, systems engineering, and support functions.
Own CPFF/financial management including cost tracking, burn, staffing plans, forecasts, and invoicing support.
Manage deliverables, milestones, schedules, risks, dependencies, and action items with clear ownership.
Lead customer-facing communications: status updates, program reviews, technical discussions, and executive updates.
Collaborate with technical leads to align software, data science, and analytics with mission needs.
Support agile planning across sprint, release, roadmap, and backlog management.
Translate customer priorities into actionable program plans and measurable outcomes.
Provide hands-on technical management across software, data pipelines, analytics, and integration.
Support recruiting, onboarding, performance feedback, and personnel issue resolution.
Maintain coordination with leadership, capture, contracts, finance, security, and talent teams.
Identify growth opportunities and shape future work for continued mission impact.
Key requirements:
- US citizen with current DHS/CBP suitability.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent plus experience) in a relevant field; 6+ years in program or technical leadership roles.
- Experience managing government contracting programs and customer-facing execution.
- Strong knowledge of agile development practices and tools (Jira, Confluence, Git).Proficiency in translating mission needs to technical and business plans.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage cost, schedule, and scope."Willingness to work remotely within the continental US or from a Vantor facility.strong verbal and written communicationstakeholder engagementfacilitation and briefing skills
- JiraConfluenceGit-based workflows