Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to support a company focused on nuclear security, cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance for federal missions. This position is on-site at Washington, DC. The Program Manager will lead planning, scheduling, and execution across a classified IT environment while ensuring project delivery, resource alignment, and contract compliance. This role directly supports mission-critical national security efforts and plays a key part in maintaining operational readiness across multiple secure environments. Responsibilities for the Program Manager include: • Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 tools • Coordinate with team leads to track progress, manage resources, and identify risks and dependencies • Create cost estimates based on schedules and present findings to leadership • Lead risk and requirements management boards to prioritize and execute key initiatives • Track contract deliverables, program metrics, and budget burn rates while ensuring compliance Required Qualifications for the Program Manager include: • 5+ years of experience with program or project management in a federal or technical environment • Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 (exposure to Linux, Splunk, Ansible, Tenable preferred) • Strong skills in scheduling, estimating, risk management, and stakeholder communication • Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience) with PMP or formal project management training • Active Top Secret clearance (within the last 5 years) or DOE Q clearance Compensation for the Program Manager include: Salary Range: $180,000-200,000 Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law #LI-JB1 Keywords: Program Manager, PMP, Top Secret Clearance, DOE Q Clearance, Microsoft Project, Scheduling, Estimating, Risk Management, Federal Programs, Cybersecurity, Washington DC, Government Contractor, IT Program Management