Federal Senior Program Manager

Role Description Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a visionary Senior Federal Program Manager to join our mission-driven team. Operating at the intersection of technology and national security, we are a fast-growing company dedicated to delivering transformative solutions for our nation's defenders. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of a company redefining how software is secured and delivered within the defense sector. As a Senior Program Manager, you will serve as the primary execution lead for key workstreams. You will manage government contract vehicles end-to-end, navigating the critical path from initial prototype solicitation to successful production scaling. Note: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance. Candidates holding an active or interim DoD TS/SCI eligible clearance (or higher) are strongly preferred. Due to the strict federal security requirements for this role, U.S. citizenship is required. What You’ll Do Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal 2F teams, owning program health and relationships end-to-end across both government and commercial engagements. Lead program startup activities including WBS definition, business rhythm establishment, process definition, and infrastructure setup to ensure contract compliance from day one. Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), milestones, and dependencies across complex, multi-stakeholder programs. Manage contract lifecycle activities including contract administration, CDRL generation and delivery, modification tracking, and ensuring all deliverables meet contractual requirements. Lead and facilitate recurring status meetings, customer reviews, program reviews, and executive briefings — delivering clear, concise updates on program health, risks, and priorities. Monitor and manage program financials including budget baselines, burn rates, EACs, and obligation timelines, flagging variances and driving corrective actions. Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and dependencies; maintain a living risk register and drive resolution across internal and external stakeholders. Support ROM development, proposal efforts, and contract negotiations in partnership with business development and finance teams. Produce and deliver high-quality monthly status reports, program dashboards, and ad hoc reporting for both government and commercial customers. Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure technical deliverables align with program requirements, schedules, and compliance standards. Drive program growth by identifying expansion opportunities within existing accounts and supporting capture efforts alongside the Public Sector team. Ensure all program activities comply with applicable regulations, security requirements, and contractual obligations, including DoD acquisition frameworks and OTA agreements. Up to 25% travel may be required at times to support critical client integrations. Qualifications 15+ years of Program Management experience, specifically within DoD acquisition. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or demonstrated eligibility and ability to obtain one immediately. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for on-site collaboration in a fast-paced, startup-style government environment. Experience interfacing directly with senior government stakeholders, including delivering executive-level briefings to DoD leadership. Preferred Qualifications PMI Certification Benefits Competitive Salary 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage 401(k) + 3% company contribution Additional benefit perks (One Medical membership, mental health resources and family planning assistance) Equity incentive plan Tech + office supplies stipend Annual professional development stipend Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off Parental leave Work virtually, located near one of our hubs Referral Bonus Company Description At Second Front Systems (2F), we empower defense and national security professionals to stay ahead in the ongoing race to leverage emerging technologies effectively and securely. Founded by three former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions. Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.