Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking an IT Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and management of complex mission critical IT programs for our federal clients. This role will oversee contract support operations across multiple projects and locations, ensuring smooth coordination of teams, client engagement, and delivery of mission-aligned outcomes. The Program Manager will also serve as a critical liaison between technical teams, senior leadership, and stakeholders, helping shape the structure and strategy of client delivery.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Lead the planning, execution, and governance of large-scale federal IT programs using SAFe and Agile delivery models, coordinating multiple teams, and technical workstreams.
- Partner with Solution Architects, System Architects, Product Management, and Release Train Engineers to ensure alignment across architecture, backlog prioritization, dependencies, and delivery outcomes.
- Oversee day-to-day program execution, proactively managing cross-team dependencies, technical risks, capacity constraints, and integration challenges in complex federal environments.
- Drive execution of the Scaled Agile ceremonies, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Inspect & Adapt, system demos, and continuous improvement activities.
- Establish and maintain program-level governance, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., delivery predictability, velocity, burn-up, quality, and risk indicators) to provide transparency to government stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Serve as the primary technical and delivery liaison to federal client leadership, enabling informed decision-making on scope, schedule, risk, and trade-offs.
- Ensure delivery of secure, compliant solutions by coordinating across DevSecOps, security, infrastructure, and operations teams, supporting ATO, continuous monitoring, and federal compliance requirements.
- Continuously evaluate and evolve team structures and delivery processes to scale effectively, optimize performance, and support long-term program sustainability.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a large, diverse team of technical and program professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and Agile maturity.
- Ensure program performance aligns with CPARS expectations, contract requirements, and internal quality standards while maintaining a strong focus on mission outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Ensure program compliance with CPARS, contract requirements, and internal quality assurance practices.
What We Need From You (Required):
- Active Top Secret Clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field.
- PMP certification required.
- Minimum of 12 years of total IT experience, including 8+ years in IT and/or telecommunications system management.
- Proven experience in leading multi-project, multi-location federal IT programs.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with federal clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to direct and restructure contract support activities as needed for optimal performance.
Bonus Points (Preferred):
- Experience leading IT modernization programs with 50+ FTEs in federal law enforcementand national security agencies such as the DOJ, FBI, US Marshalls Service, and DHS.
- Knowledge and experience with microservice-based architectures and cloud-based technologies.
- Experience with Agile project management or SAFe frameworks.
- Agile certifications including Certified Scrum Master, SAFePractioner, or SAFe Scrum Master.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience managing subcontractors in a prime contract setting.
Work Setup:
- Based in Winchester, VA. Occasional travel may be required to Washington D.C.
Clearance & Education:
- Must have an active Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field.
Compensation:
- Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Benefits & Perks:At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team: Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.#dice#LI-Hybrid
