Senior Program Manager – TERPS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive program management assistance for the creation, deployment, maintenance, and sustainability of NGA's TERPS production software capabilities.

• Oversee program costs, timelines, performance metrics, staffing, risks, delivery obligations, and coordination with Government/customers in an Agile software development atmosphere.

• Act as the primary liaison with NGA Government Product Owners, stakeholders, software development teams, cybersecurity, integration contractor teams, and technical teams.

• Manage software development tasks utilizing Agile methodologies and established release and sprint schedules.

• Coordinate and facilitate an eight-week software release cycle comprising four two-week development sprints.

• Lead and organize Release Planning Events, Sprint Planning sessions, Sprint Reviews, and various program and technical meetings.

• Supervise program backlog and work-tracking efforts using Jira, Confluence, Kanban boards, or comparable Agile management tools.

• Track development capacity, timelines, priorities, risks, issues, blockers, and forthcoming deliverables.

• Conduct quarterly Program Management Reviews that focus on program timelines, risks, financial performance, and overall project status.

• Ensure the prompt preparation and distribution of contract reports, staffing plans, meeting minutes, release reports, and other essential program management documents.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or 7 years of experience with a Master's degree in a pertinent field.

• Proven experience in managing software development, application development, or IT programs/projects.

• Proficient in overseeing program costs, timelines, performance, risks, staffing, and deliverables.

• Experience in leading or managing Agile software development teams and planning for releases/sprints.

• Familiarity with Agile project management and work-tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.

• Skilled in coordinating with technical teams, customers, product owners, and other program stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent priorities, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.

• Must qualify to meet relevant HSPD-12/Tier 1 standards for CUI access.

• Preferred: Experience assisting Federal Government and/or Department of Defense software development programs.

• Preferred: Experience managing cloud-based software development, DevSecOps, PaaS, SaaS, or application modernization initiatives.

• Preferred: Experience with geospatial, aeronautical, aviation, or mission-critical software applications.

• Preferred: PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or similar program/project management or Agile certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Three individual and family medical plans, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.

• Two tiers of dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Life & AD&D insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Hospital indemnity insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Paid time off.

• B&A-sponsored trainings and certifications.

• Pet insurance benefits.

• Commuter transit benefits.

• Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• B&A Cares wellness, personal development, financial management, and stress management programs.

• Formal mentorship program.

• Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities.

• Brand Ambassador program.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal guidance, and financial planning resources.

• Monthly team-building events.

• Annual wellness challenges.