Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers missions fostering professional growth and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together we can drive meaningful change spark innovation and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) with deep federal program execution experience and substantial commercial product development background to lead cybersecurity product integration and federal mission delivery.

This role requires an executive-caliber leader capable of translating commercial product maturity and agile delivery discipline into the federal acquisition and compliance environment. The ideal candidate has operated successfully within both FAR-governed federal programs and commercial SaaS or platform product organizations.

The TPM will oversee large complex programs and solution development while ensuring secure scalable product delivery aligned to federal security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

Federal Program Leadership (1215 Years Experience Required)

• Lead large-scale federal cybersecurity programs (>$25M lifecycle preferred).
• Manage scope cost schedule and performance across multi-vendor environments.
• Drive program governance under FAR/DFARS constructs (CPFF T&M FFP).
• Lead customer engagement at SES/GS-15/O-6 equivalent levels.
• Oversee Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) risk registers and performance baselines.
• Ensure alignment to agency modernization priorities (Zero Trust cloud migration AI integration).
• Lead ATO lifecycle execution within RMF frameworks.

Commercial Product Development Integration (510 Years Experience Required)

• Translate commercial agile product practices into federal delivery models.
• Manage product lifecycle from roadmap definition through release management.
• Integrate DevSecOps CI/CD automation and continuous security validation.
• Coordinate product-market alignment with mission-specific federal use cases.
• Drive feature prioritization based on customer feedback security requirements and regulatory constraints.
• Align product velocity with compliance and audit requirements.

Cybersecurity & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with:
• NIST 800-53 / RMF
• FedRAMP Moderate/High
• CMMC (as applicable)
• Zero Trust Architecture guidance (OMB M-22-09)
• Oversee continuous monitoring and evidence automation.
• Lead audit preparation and remediation planning.

Financial & Portfolio Management

• Own program P&L revenue forecasting margin management.
• Monitor burn rate cost variance and schedule performance.
• Support new business capture pricing strategy and ROM development.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Steering Committees.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Direct cross-functional teams including engineering cybersecurity product compliance and operations.
• Manage subcontractor performance and teaming partners.
• Mentor junior program managers and product leaders.
• Establish scalable governance frameworks across multiple programs.

Location: Hybrid in McLean VA. Up to 25% travel may be required based on customer engagement and executive reviews.

• 1215 years of federal program management experience within GovCon.
• 10 years of commercial product development experience (SaaS cybersecurity platform cloud-native solutions).
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise-scale federal cybersecurity programs.
• Experience supporting DoD VA DHS HHS or Civilian Agencies.
• Experience operating in both Agile and traditional acquisition environments.

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

• Deep knowledge of:
• NIST RMF lifecycle
• FedRAMP authorization process
• DevSecOps toolchains
• Secure SDLC
• Zero Trust frameworks
• Experience leading ATO or continuous ATO efforts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud Azure Government GCP).

Contract & Financial Management

• Experience managing:
• Cost-plus contracts
• Fixed-price contracts
• IDIQ task orders
• Experience with EVM reporting (where applicable).
• Proven track record of delivering margin targets.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree required (STEM or related preferred)
• Agile Scrum Certification
• CISSP CISM or equivalent strongly preferred.

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required; TS preferred.

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively enabling long-term mission success and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner lets solve challenges think innovatively and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork dedication and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:-1::2015) two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Private Companies DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work Corporate Diversity Index Winner Mid-Size Companies Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labors HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off healthcare benefits supplemental benefits 401k including an employer match discount perks rewards and more. We invest in our employees Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications degrees or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course complete a certification or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities virtual and in-person e.g. we host happy hours holiday events fitness & wellness events and annual alignment with our commitment to our communities we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative innovative and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting hiring and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees including protected veterans are treated with dignity respect and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations please email .

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