Senior Program Manager – Federal Programs (Secret Clearance)

<p><strong>Senior Program Manager – Federal Programs (Secret Clearance)</strong><br><br>Professional Services Support<br>Location: Dayton, OH (Onsite)<br>Clearance: Active Secret Required<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Rackner is seeking an experienced Overall Project Manager to lead a high-visibility professional services program supporting a major Department of the Air Force innovation organization.</p> <p>This role serves as the senior program leader responsible for contract execution, operational coordination, and delivery oversight across a complex portfolio of support functions including program management, strategic communications, event support, IT services, and facilities coordination.</p> <p>The Overall Project Manager will serve as the primary interface between contractor leadership and Government program stakeholders, ensuring delivery excellence across a distributed workforce supporting mission-critical innovation initiatives.</p> <p>This is a designated key personnel position responsible for ensuring operational alignment, execution discipline, and program performance across multiple locations and support teams.</p> <p>This role offers the opportunity to support one of the Air Force’s most visible innovation ecosystems, enabling emerging technologies and mission capabilities that directly impact national security.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the overall program lead responsible for delivery, coordination, and execution across the full scope of the contract.</li> <li>Act as the primary liaison between contractor leadership and Government program stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).</li> <li>Oversee multi-disciplinary contractor teams delivering services across program management, communications, events, IT, and facilities support functions.</li> <li>Manage program execution across multiple geographic locations, ensuring continuity of operations and staffing alignment.</li> <li>Lead program governance and operational cadence, including status reporting, deliverable management, and performance tracking.</li> <li>Manage subcontractor relationships, task assignments, and labor category coordination.</li> <li>Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure schedule, quality, and delivery objectives are met.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with security, CUI, and operational security requirements across the program.</li> <li>Provide leadership that enables predictable delivery, operational discipline, and mission success.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.</li> <li>10+ years of progressive experience managing complex programs or projects.</li> <li>5+ years leading large federal programs or contracts with significant operational scope.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing contracts exceeding $10M in value.</li> <li>Experience managing cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and multiple labor categories.</li> <li>Proven ability to manage program risks, schedule, and performance across complex delivery environments.</li> <li>Experience implementing change management and program governance processes.<strong><br></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.</li> <li>Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense programs.</li> <li>Familiarity with federal innovation or research ecosystems.</li> <li>Experience working within IDIQ or task order contract structures.</li> <li>Knowledge of CUI handling, OPSEC, and DD Form 254 requirements.</li> <li>Experience managing distributed teams across multiple locations.<strong><br></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Why This Role Matters</strong></p> <p>This position supports a high-visibility federal innovation ecosystem responsible for accelerating emerging technologies into operational capabilities.<br><br>Your leadership will directly influence the delivery, coordination, and execution of mission-critical initiatives that strengthen national defense and technological advancement.<br><br>This role offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of innovation, mission delivery, and large-scale program leadership.<br><br><strong>Why You'll Love Working Here</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation</li> <li>Weekly pay</li> <li>401(k) with 100% match up to 6%</li> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage</li> <li>Life and Disability Insurance</li> <li>Generous PTO</li> <li>Paid training and certification support</li> <li>Opportunities to work on high-impact federal missions</li> <li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p> <p>If you are a proven program leader with experience delivering complex federal programs and want to support mission-driven innovation efforts, we encourage you to apply.</p> 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