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Program Manager

Ignite ItSuitland, MDApril 12th, 2026
Ignite IT is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team to provide delivery excellence over multiple workstreams in support of the Census and drive business growth and improve customer experiences.Responsibilities: Accountable for overall program performance and communicates with stakeholders regarding the technical scope and the overall attributes of the program Attends government meetings and manages contract level deliverables/reports Oversees performance under the contract (quality, risk, budget, schedule, etc.) Initiates and approves recruiting, hiring, personnel actions, subcontracting, and other corporate support activities to meet program requirements Complies with program reporting, delivery, and invoicing requirementsRequirementsMinimum 12+ years of progressive experience managing large, complex federal IT programs, including multi-workstream delivery across engineering, operations, security, and data domainsDemonstrated experience serving as overall Program Manager on programs with multiple concurrent workstreams and subcontractorsProven ability to manage cost, schedule, scope, and performance Experience managing government performance metrics, including CPARS, SLAs, KPIs, and quality assurance plansPrior experience supporting the U.S. Census Bureau or other large statistical or civilian agencies preferredAbility to serve as the single accountable point of contact for Government leadership, CORs, COs, and division chiefsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsBachelor's degree or commensurate experienceLocated in the Washington DC area and willing to travel to the customer site several days a week as neededUS CitizenBenefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance