Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a visionary Senior Federal Program Manager to join our mission-driven team. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of a company redefining how software is secured and delivered within the defense sector, managing key government contract vehicles and driving program execution.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Program Management Support: Contract management, schedule development, CDRL generation and planning, supporting status and customer meetings, ROM and proposal support, dependencies and risk support, and monthly status reports
- Program Startup Support: Support early phases of starting a program to establish appropriate infrastructure for the team and ensure contract compliance, including WBS definition, process definition and refinement, business rhythm definition, and schedule & milestones preparation and support
- Program Leadership: Serve as primary POC to customer and 2F team for small projects, both internal and external
- PMI Certification
Benefits
- 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
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