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Manager, ProgramProject III


Job Location:

Fairfax, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 160000 - 200000
Posted: 15 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manager Program/Project III
Clearance:
Public Trust Background Investigation

Position Summary
The Project Manager serves as Key Personnel for a Department of War (DoW) Development and Sustainment program providing the overall Agile program/project management for the sustainment enhancement cybersecurity compliance and modernization of a public-facing website and supporting CMS. The PM is the primary management interface with Government stakeholders and is responsible for coordinating technical execution priorities schedule risk reporting and contractual deliverables. This is a
Remote/Telecommute position.


The role will be adirect employeeof Nationwide IT Services. 1099s will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Agile software development program management across application sustainment enhancements cybersecurity activities and modernization efforts.
  • Facilitatebi-weekly work-planning and priority-setting sessionswith Government representatives.
  • Maintain and manage the Government-accessibleproduct backlog including priorities milestones deployment dates velocity and progress against the program roadmap.
  • Identify assess track and mitigate program and technical risks; maintain the project risk register and report risk status to the Government regularly.
  • Coordinate closely with the TPOC/COR Government technical stakeholders developers architects cybersecurity personnel and other team members to ensure priorities and technical activities remain aligned.
  • Oversee schedules milestones dependencies change-management activities software releases and overall delivery performance.
  • Ensure timely preparation review and delivery of requiredCDRLs including the Project Management Plan backlog-related deliverables status reports and other required program documentation.
  • Provide management oversight for projects operating underDoD RMF and STIG compliance requirements coordinating cybersecurity activities with the technical and cyber teams.
  • Support Government reviews status meetings release planning issue escalation and management reporting.
  • Promote effective Agile execution while maintaining visibility into cost schedule performance staffing risks and Government dependencies.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing agile software development projects within a NIWC or Department of the Navy (DON) enterprise environment specifically supporting programs with a public-facing secure web presence.
  • Must demonstrate experience managing projects subject to DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG compliance.
  • Located in the United States; work cannot be performed outside of the US
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Background Investigation
Why Join Nationwide IT Services
Nationwide IT Services is a trusted government contractor supporting Department of Defense customers. Join us to work on high-impact cybersecurity missions with experienced professionals in a collaborative growth-focused environment.

Salary range $160000 to $200000 - Annual salary ranges
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education and skills and current market conditions.



Required Experience:

Manager