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Program Manager

Ignite Digital Services
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company serving the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical domain expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies.

We’ve redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients.

Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital Services

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
  • Education stipends and referral bonuses
  • Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
  • Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
  • Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
  • Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital Services has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Program Manager in Norfolk, VA. The candidate will provide direct support to the Navy customers. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting the US Navy and have demonstrated experience in management of complex projects and teams.

Scope Of Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the government project manager to oversee and manage cost, schedule and performance
  • Analyze requirements, status, budget, and schedules
  • Perform management, technical, or business case analyses
  • Track program/project status and schedules
  • Apply government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management
  • Collect, complete, organize, and interpret contractual data relating to projects and programs
  • Monitor obligations and expenditures against phased baseline budgets
  • Support clients by managing project budgets/costs, schedules, performances, briefing slides, and risks
  • Conduct process improvement assessments and present findings in a professional and compelling manner
  • Apply analytic techniques in support of the evaluation of program/project objectives
  • Take ideas from whiteboards to briefs, and be proactive with ideas on leadership presentations and discussions

Required Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant work experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management Information Systems (relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement)
  • Advanced in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven time management and organizational skills
  • Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Experience applying data management, data analysis, and data visualization
  • Experience in digital engineering and modernizing legacy DoW systems with commercial technologies
  • Specialized project management support experience with a Navy acquisition program or related/comparable project management support experience with Department of War (DoW) agencies

Salary: $130k to align with education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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