Senior Federal Program Manager

About Virtru:

While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.

We've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.

Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.

Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.

Location: Reston, Virginia, with occasional travel to Washington, DC.

Compensation Range: $175,000 - 225,000 Base

We are looking for a Senior Federal Program Manager to lead and manage a critical federal program, overseeing project execution and coordinating the efforts of a team of engineers. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong leadership skills, technical understanding, and the ability to allocate resources effectively while maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in federal program management, exceptional communication skills, and is eligible for or holds an active TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end program management for federal customer initiatives, ensuring program goals, schedules, and budgets align with customer expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering leads and architects to scope tasks, define dependencies, and establish realistic estimates.
• Set and manage customer expectations through regular communication, transparent progress updates, and proactive issue resolution.
• Coordinate the efforts of a team of engineers and other technical professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Assess project needs and allocate resources effectively, ensuring team members are optimally assigned to tasks based on skills and project requirements.
• Negotiate project objectives and resource needs with clients, subcontractors, and other vendors, aligning them with budget and timeline constraints.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring project goals are met while managing potential challenges proactively.
• Drive post-mortems/retrospectives, capture lessons learned, and ensure process improvement.

As a Program Manager, your background must include:

• Active TS with SCI eligibility and current CI polygraph
• Program/Project management experience, with specific experience supporting the federal government. 
• Proven experience managing and leading cross-functional teams, including technical and engineering staff, with a focus on mentoring and team-building.
• Skilled in setting and managing customer expectations, handling client communications, and navigating customer relations effectively.
• Experience negotiating project scope, contracts, and resources with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify potential project challenges early, analyze complex situations, and develop strategic solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working with architects, QA, DevOps, security, product, and stakeholders to deliver medium-to-large scale initiatives (6+ months, multiple teams, cross-functional) on schedule.

Skills that will help you thrive in this role:

• Ability to read architecture diagrams, understand system flows, talk to engineers about APIs/databases/infrastructure.
• Capable of handling multiple concurrent workstreams, shifting priorities, and competing stakeholder demands. 
• Proficiency with JIRA/Confluence (or similar), Slack, MS Project/Smartsheet, dashboards (e.g. Power BI, Tableau), possibly DevOps tools (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Ability to anticipate issues and pivot as needed to perform effective risk management.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and ABAC principles. 

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
• Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Perks & Benefits:

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…

• A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. 
• A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
• Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
• A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account
• A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. 

Additional perks include: 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• Uncapped commissions for Sales roles
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.