Senior Program Manager

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We're looking for an experiencedSenior Program Manager to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee complex IT engineering and big data projects within a high-security government environment. You will be responsible for managing large-scale projects, ensuring efficient resource utilization, and driving initiatives within AI/MLOps and DevSecOps ecosystems. Typical duties include tracking project performance, engaging with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This position is contingent upon contract award.

• 7-10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of experience with a Master's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in IT engineering or big data environments.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects using non-traditional methodologies (e.g., Agile) within big data, AI/MLOps, and DevSecOps environments.
• 5+ years of experience in a military or government setting managing projects in engineering, IT, or data science.
• Strong ability to track and report personnel utilization and budget usage across portfolios.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across DoD and cross-organizational teams.
• Active certification in one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  
  
  
  

• Lead and manage large-scale IT, AI, and big data projects within a high-security environment.
• Utilize Agile and non-traditional methodologies to drive project success in AI/MLOps and DevSecOps.
• Track and report on personnel utilization and budget expenditures across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Engage with government and military stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with DoD policies, regulations, and security protocols.
• Implement best practices in project management to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

Work Type:

• Onsite McLean, VA
• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range:

• $150,000 - $200,000
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement:

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession withthemission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking,and collaboration is a norm.

Raft's core philosophy isUbuntu: IAm, BecauseWe are. We support our"nadi"by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.