Senior Program Manager

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a technical professional with a Secret (minimum) or TS/SCI (preferred) clearance to serve as our Senior Program Manager.

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: 10-15% CONUS

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Oversee all aspects of contract execution, ensuring mission success while managing cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Lead the successful execution of large-scale, enterprise Zero Trust initiatives.
• Translate strategic Zero Trust objectives into measurable operational outcomes.
• Identify any risks and issues, track them, and propose effective mitigations for resolution.
• Work closely with company recruiting and subcontractor leadership to identify qualified backfills and support hiring efforts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with government customers and contracting officers.
• Provide clear and concise presentations to senior government and corporate leadership.
• Drive operational excellence and process improvement within contract management.

Must-Haves

You possess...

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• BS in a Technical or Managerial Discipline.
• The ability to travel CONUS.
• 15+ years of Program/Project Management experience.
• A Secret clearance or higher (TS/SCI preferred).
• An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs.
• Strong background in defense contracting and program execution.
• Strong leadership and team management experience in military operations and/or government contracting.

Nice-To-Haves

• Familiarity with Zero Trust domains and concepts.
• Technical degree.
• IC experience.

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering

• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning

• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

• Unique Flexible PTO

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military

• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend

• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.

• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement

• Free financial advising from qualified experts

• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment

• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, with no limit to number of referrals

• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses

• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

• Access to our Company Swag Store

CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$160,000 - $205,000 / year

 
Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:

• The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
• The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
• The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
• Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
• If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
• If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
• If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
• If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.