Program Manager – Financial Planning & Execution (OPIR PMO Support)

Location: Onsite – NRO Headquarters, Chantilly, VA

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to provide hands-on program management, financial planning, and budget execution support to a joint NGA/NRO Program Management Office (PMO) focused on Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) capabilities. This position is fully onsite and will be based at NRO HQ in Chantilly, VA.

As part of a high-impact team, you’ll advise senior leadership and contribute to cross-agency coordination efforts, helping drive mission-critical outcomes across the intelligence community.

What We Offer:

• FREE Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (premiums 100% covered by company for you and your family)
• Competitive PTO Package + 11 Federal Holidays
• 401K – company contribution vested from Day 1 (don’t need to invest to get it!)
• Life Insurance provided by company
• Long and short term disability insurance provided
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) available
• Free Personal Financial Planner services
• Free Legal Services
• Tuition & professional development reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program & Bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert guidance on program management, including technical oversight, financial planning, scheduling, and risk management.

• Assist with drafting interagency agreements and required documentation for AF9s and MIPRs.

• Align budget execution with strategic planning, linking POM development with real-time budget control.

• Conduct programmatic risk assessments and create actionable mitigation and risk reduction strategies.

• Support cost estimation and technical scope development in collaboration with PMO and program teams.

• Liaise with NGA stakeholders, end users, and domestic/foreign partners to manage risks, track schedules, and align on deliverables.

• Provide strategic business planning support, including product development and IT engineering recommendations.

• Ensure alignment with NGA vision, CIO-T priorities, and broader planning initiatives.

• Lead or support the development and governance of RFCs and ECPs.

• Maintain configuration control of key documentation, including CONOPS, architecture diagrams, and project plans.

• Develop and deliver executive-level briefing packages for acquisition and governance boards.

• Coordinate programmatic efforts across Engineering Divisions, CIO-T, and NGA Directorates.

• Represent the PMO in IC-wide steering groups, advisory boards, and governance forums.

• Support enterprise release planning, AoAs, and other assessments as needed.

• Manage and maintain PMO artifacts using approved NGA tools and frameworks.

• Apply acquisition management practices leveraging Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or SAFe methodologies.

• Oversee the verification and validation of engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with requirements.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 8 years of specialized experience in the following areas:

    • Budget and Financial Management within the DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC), including hands-on expertise with AF9s/Form 9s, MIPRs, and related funding mechanisms.

    • Program Management with a proven track record managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across complex government programs or portfolios.

• Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Level III in Program Management, or equivalent certification or experience demonstrating deep knowledge of program/project management principles, tools, and techniques.

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline such as Economics, Finance, or Accounting.

• Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is required at the time of application. Candidates without this clearance cannot be considered.