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This is a team-centric, fast-paced leadership role shaping program execution and customer satisfaction.\n\nCompensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, vision insurance401(k) planpaid time offProfit-Sharing Plan (PSP)stock purchase at discountdeferral plans\nResponsibilitiesManage all aspects of the contractServe as the Government’s point of contactProvide technical supervision and guidance for all personnel assigned to the contractHelp develop efficiency improvements and best business practices to the program officeOversee all contractual responsibilities and delivery of all contract deliverablesEnsure an efficient, effective, and economical level of contract support is provided to the program officeDevelop and manage risk and opportunitiesDevelop and manage on-contract growth targetsDevelop and manage program master scheduleProvide oversight of staff and support activitiesManage contract financialsMaximize award fee or incentive based fee scoreManage overall contract performance to include subcontract management, invoicing, coordinating contract change proposals; and understanding customer needs to ensure satisfactionSome local travel can be expectedManage all internal contract reportingSupport the development of system documentationCollaborate with systems, security, and support teams as needed\nKey requirements10+ years’ experience as a Senior Program Management experience within the IC CommunityDemonstrated experience managing programs with greater than 65 FTEs with multiple subcontractorsCurrent active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly (FSP preferred) or willingness to obtain an FSPManaged CPAF, FFP and LOE contractsBachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Cyber related fieldStrong management, leadership, written, and oral communications skillsExperience in Government acquisitionFamiliarity with industry best practices and Government contract and subcontract managementMust be able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)Must work on-site in Northern VirginiaGood communication and collaborations skills with the ability to work in a team environmentExperience with LAN/WAN operations and protocolsExperience working in development and operational environmentsA current TS/SCI with FSP Poly (Desired)team leadershipclear communicationadaptabilityLAN/WAN operations and protocolsdevelopment and operational environmentsGovernment acquisition knowledge","company":"Jacobs","rawCompany":"jacobs","city":"McLean","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:58:52.156Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Program Manager","description":"Overview\nSenior Program Manager role in Chantilly, VA leads complex contracts within Knack Works, a Jacobs subsidiary. 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