Program Manager - TS/SCI Required

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Program Manager with 10+ years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive. 

***This role is contingent upon award***

About the Role:

As a Program Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will lead and oversee a high-priority government initiative aimed at enhancing national infrastructure security and resilience. Your role involves managing a complex program that requires coordination across various government and non-government stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring that all program tasks are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with strategic objectives. This role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and an ability to manage risk while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Serve as the primary liaison with contracting officers and other key stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Develop and maintain project management plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and oversight to project staff, ensuring that all project objectives are met with high quality.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of required deliverables, including status reports, financial reports, and other program documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines, policies, and standards across all program activities.
• Manage stakeholder engagements, coordinating meetings, briefings, and other activities to support program goals.
• Lead the implementation of best practices in program management to ensure continuous improvement and high performance.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team in the metro-accessible Washington, DC area. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.

Required Experience/Skills: 

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of program management experience, preferably within a government or infrastructure-focused environment.
• Experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise in program management.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex programs with multiple stakeholders and high levels of visibility.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior government officials and other key stakeholders.
• An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) access.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience in managing programs related to infrastructure security or national security.
• Familiarity with federal regulations and compliance standards.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team. 

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

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Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 annually

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.