Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for highly complex, large-scale programs within the federal government contracting environment. This role entails ensuring successful program delivery while balancing client objectives, organizational resources, and compliance requirements.

The Senior Program Manager serves as a trusted advisor to the client and leads multidisciplinary teams in achieving program objectives efficiently, effectively, and in full alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements. This position combines strategic planning, operational management, and technical expertise to address client challenges, deliver measurable results, and drive mission-critical goals.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire life cycle of federal programs, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, in compliance with the client’s requirements.
• Translate organizational objectives, client requirements, and mission priorities into actionable program strategies, detailed schedules, and measurable performance metrics.
• Ensure alignment across program activities, resource planning, and stakeholder expectations to meet critical deadlines and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary interface with client stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring alignment with agency goals.
• Conduct regular status updates, briefings, and reviews with the client’s program managers, and technical leads to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Proactively identify and resolve program risks, challenges, and constraints, ensuring seamless execution of government contracts.
• Effectively manage multidisciplinary teams, including direct employees, subcontractors, and consultants, ensuring optimal utilization of talent and resources.
• Develop program work plans, detailed schedules, cost projections, and strategies for optimizing program performance.
• Maintain program documentation, including deliverables, progress reports, change management actions, and quality assurance records.
• Evaluate program risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Mentor and coach program team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring high performance.
• Promote collaborative work environments that value accountability, innovation, and mission-focused outcomes.
• Conduct regular evaluations of team performance with respect to KPI targets, SLA benchmarks, and client satisfaction metrics.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• Master’s degree or approved equivalent of experience.
• Secret Security Clearance is required.
• PMP Certification is required.
• Four (4) to ten (10) years of experience with performing management duties, in IT or Cyber related mission supporting Government agencies.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills and data-driven decision-making capability.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.