Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.
Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.
We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee complex software development programs supporting federal clients in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate brings 6-10 years of experience managing technical programs from inception through delivery, with demonstrated expertise in Agile leadership, program financial management, contract execution, and stakeholder engagement within a classified environment.
This role will manage the full program lifecycle, including proposal support, execution oversight, budget management, risk tracking, and contract compliance, ensuring successful delivery aligned with organizational objectives and client expectations.
- Provide strategic oversight for multiple concurrent software development projects in Agile or hybrid environments, ensuring all scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are achieved.
- Drive performance through clear communication, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management to deliver successful outcomes.
- Oversee the full financial and contractual lifecycle of programs, including budgeting, forecasting, and EAC reporting.
- Lead pricing strategies, contract modifications, and compliance across FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract types, ensuring alignment with SOW deliverables and financial objectives.
- Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, and government stakeholders.
- Build and sustain trusted partnerships, communicating program progress, risks, and strategic priorities to ensure transparency and alignment across all levels.
- Support capture and proposal efforts by shaping RFP responses, technical narratives, and pricing strategies.
- Contribute to business growth through collaboration with capture, finance, and technical teams to position the organization for continued success.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- 6-10 years of experience in program/project management within Agile software development or IT systems integration
- General knowledge of managing programs in DoD, IC, or Federal civilian agencies (FAR, DFARS)
- General knowledge of Program financials (RFPs, ROMs, ETCs, contract types, and SOWs)
- General knowledge of contract management and compliance (DCMA, DCAA)
- General knowledge of Managing Indirect Rate Structures (G&A, overhead, fringe)
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC frameworks
- PMP, CSM, CSPO, or ACP certifications
- Experience managing complex High-Risk Research and Development projects to include transition of technologies to other operational customers
- Experience working within or alongside organizations with a Cyber Operations mission
- Washington, DC (onsite or hybrid local presence required)
- Remote candidates will not be considered due to clearance and customer interaction requirements.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- 6-10 years of experience in program/project management within Agile software development or IT systems integration
- General knowledge of managing programs in DoD, IC, or Federal civilian agencies
- General knowledge of Program financials (RFPs, ROMs, ETCs, contract types, and SOWs)
- General knowledge of contract management and compliance (DCMA, DCAA)
- General knowledge of Managing Indirect Rate Structures (G&A, overhead, fringe)
- Demonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC frameworks
Clarity Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clarity and has not been reviewed or approved by Clarity.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong, with multiple references to “good” or “excellent” compensation. Salary snapshots for engineering and platform roles depict robust pay across multiple seniority levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental‑health support and wellness programs. The breadth of core offerings indicates comprehensive health support for individuals and families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions cover company holidays, PTO, and defined leaves such as parental, bereavement, and jury duty. This range of leave types supports common personal and family needs.
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What We Do
Clarity Innovations designs, develops, and deploys force-enhancing software that links human ingenuity to powerful computing and makes our country and our world a better, safer place. Our principles of servant leadership, mutual respect, and technological excellence enable us to thrive on the challenges of the digital frontline. Clarity is focused on helping the Government redefine its relationship with technology by encouraging the use of DevSecOps and Agile methodologies, small-teams constructs, and process automation. To create an atmosphere that embraces the challenges inherent in progress, we honor creativity and curiosity, supporting exploration and growth with modern tech stacks and methodologies. We are as much a family as we are a team, collectively engineering technology that improves the lives and work of the people who use it. We empower our people with the tools, training, and vision they need to outperform the competition.
