[Remote] Federal Senior Program Manager

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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