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Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a visionary Senior Federal Program Manager to join our mission-driven team. Operating at the intersection of technology and national security, we are a fast-growing company dedicated to delivering transformative solutions for our nation's defenders. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of a company redefining how software is secured and delivered within the defense sector. At 2F, we combine startup agility with a steadfast commitment to national security. You will drive the execution strategy for deploying and scaling our revolutionary Game Warden https://www.secondfront.com/game-warden platform alongside Frontier https://www.secondfront.com/products/frontier/—an industry-leading toolset accelerating the secure adoption of SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you value ingenuity and collaboration, we want you on our team. As a Senior Program Manager, you will serve as the primary execution lead for key workstreams. You will manage government contract vehicles end-to-end, navigating the critical path from initial prototype solicitation to successful production scaling. Note: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance. Candidates holding an active or interim DoD TS/SCI eligible clearance (or higher) are strongly preferred. Due to the strict federal security requirements for this role, U.S. citizenship is required. - DC/Maryland/Virginia - Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC - Denver/Colorado Springs, CO - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX WHAT YOU’LL DO - 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 YOU’LL BRING TO OUR TEAM - 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-