Program Manager (Top Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to support a high-visibility Department of Defense modernization initiative in Arlington, VA. The Program Manager will bring strong experience supporting senior executive leadership, managing complex taskings, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and driving program execution within a fast-paced national security environment. This position is 100% onsite in Arlington, VA!

Responsibilities of the Program Manager include:

• Support Executive Leadership by serving as a key advisor and operational partner to senior government leadership
• Manage Program Operations, ensuring priorities, deliverables, and organizational objectives remain aligned
• Coordinate Action Items across multiple stakeholders, maintaining visibility into milestones, risks, dependencies, and deadlines
• Facilitate Staff Coordination efforts across DoD organizations, executive offices, and program teams
• Develop Executive Communications including briefing materials, talking points, decision papers, executive summaries, and leadership updates
• Produce Reporting Materials such as status reports, dashboards, trackers, and executive-level presentations
• Plan and Execute Meetings, leadership engagements, working groups, and strategic planning sessions
• Maintain Documentation including SOPs, action trackers, governance records, schedules, and process documentation
• Draft and Review Correspondence to support executive decision-making and organizational communications
• Support Workforce Operations including onboarding, access coordination, staffing actions, and organizational readiness activities
• Track Organizational Actions and maintain accountability for executive taskings and suspense items
• Drive Operational Efficiency by identifying process improvements and resolving programmatic bottlenecks
• Ensure Compliance with organizational policies, governance requirements, and mission objectives
  
  

Qualifications of the Program Manager include:

• 10 years of experience supporting executive leadership, program operations, or strategic initiatives within the DoD or federal environment
• Top Secret Clearance Required
• Direct experience supporting Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag Officer, General Officer, or equivalent senior leadership
• Strong DoD staff coordination experience and understanding of Pentagon-level processes and organizational structures
• Proven experience managing multiple high-volume taskings, action items, and operational priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional executive communication, briefing development, and technical writing skills
• Experience developing executive correspondence, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment
• Experience developing SOPs, trackers, governance documentation, and operational processes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and relationship management skills
• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting AI, cybersecurity, digital modernization, cloud, data, or emerging technology initiatives
• Experience supporting CDAO, OSD, Joint Staff, or other enterprise-level DoD organizations
• PMP or related program management certification
• Familiarity with RMF, cloud environments, or federal technology programs
  
  

Compensation for the Program Manager includes:

• Salary: $130,000 - $165,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, and additional employee benefits
  
  

This job opens for applications on June 3, 2026.

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