Program Manager
Herndon, VA
Description

At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people-first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.


Our expertise spans consulting and analytics, digital workplace solutions, and cyber compliance. With our global footprint, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing our people and culture, which forms the core of our successful strategies in leadership and financial management. We pride ourselves on our extensive experience and effective approach, ensuring that we lead with both innovation and integrity.

  

The Position: 

The Project Manager will serve as the senior delivery lead supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), providing leadership for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure services, cybersecurity, and mission-critical information technology capabilities supporting the Department of War (DoW). This role partners closely with DISA Program Managers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Technical Leads, and Government stakeholders to ensure contract performance, operational excellence, and successful delivery of secure, resilient IT services supporting warfighter and enterprise missions. 


Program Leadership & Delivery Oversight

  • Provide  leadership and operational oversight for DISA programs supporting   enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity operations,  systems engineering, network operations, and mission support services. 
  • Lead  Task Leads and cross-functional teams supporting DISA mission partners,  Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Fourth Estate organizations, and other DoW  customers. 
  • Ensure  disciplined execution across the program while maintaining compliance with cost, schedule, technical performance, cybersecurity, and contractual  requirements. 
  • Oversee  delivery of mission-critical services supporting secure DoW enterprise  environments with high availability and operational readiness. 
  • Track  contract performance metrics, SLAs, KPIs, staffing levels, risks, and  deliverables. 
  • Support  resource allocation decisions including staffing, workforce planning, and  operational coverage to meet mission and service requirements.
  • Partner  with corporate leadership and finance teams to monitor program  performance, manage burn rates, and support financial planning activities.
  • Ensure      delivery aligns with defined service level objectives (SLOs), key      performance indicators (KPIs), and quality assurance requirements.

Reporting & Contract Compliance

  • Oversee  development and delivery of all required program reporting, including  daily operations summaries, weekly activity reports, and monthly  performance and status reports.
  • Ensure   accuracy and consistency of reporting across performance metrics,  staffing, financials, and deliverables.
  • Provide  clear communication to Government stakeholders on program status, risks,  issues, and performance trends.
  • Support  contract compliance activities, including quality assurance plans,  performance monitoring, and audit readiness.
  • Customer  Engagement
  • Coordinate  with Government leadership, including Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and program stakeholders, to support execution and performance  management.

People & Organizational Leadership

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  • Establish  consistent program governance, delivery processes, and best practices  across the team.
  • Mentor Task Leads and technical staff to strengthen delivery capabilities and  team performance.
  • Strategy  & Execution
  • Align  program execution with organizational priorities and DISA mission  requirements.
  • Identify  opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency,  and support evolving technology needs.
Requirements

  What You’ll Need to Join Our Team

  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret clearance. 
  • Experience: 10+ years supporting DoW programs with experience in operational IT  environments. 
  • Certification: PMP (or equivalent) preferred. 
  • Program Management: 5+ years managing complex programs or task orders,  including oversight of cost, schedule, performance, and contract deliverables. 
  • Operational  Delivery: Demonstrated experience managing IT service  delivery or network/infrastructure operations, including environments with  high availability or 24x7 support requirements. 
  • Technical  Environment: Background supporting enterprise environments such as network  operations, infrastructure services, cybersecurity operations, or cloud platforms. 
  • Performance  Management: Experience managing programs against service level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and quality assurance  requirements. 
  • Federal  Experience: Experience working directly with DISA, DoW agencies, Combatant Commands, or Fourth Estate organizations.
  • Leadership: Proven  ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, manage staffing plans, and support workforce planning in dynamic operational environments. 
  • Communication & Reporting: Strong experience developing and delivering executive-level reporting, operational status updates, and program performance briefings.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.