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# Sr. Program Manager III (6793) at MetroStar

- **Company:** MetroStar
- **Location:** Arlington, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://metrostar.com/job-post/?gh_jid=7867797003

## Job description

As Sr. Program Manager III, you’ll lead the delivery of a complex, mission-focused technology program. You will bring together people, technology, operations, financial management, and customer engagement to ensure teams deliver measurable outcomes while maintaining strong performance and stakeholder trust.

We know that you can’t have great [technology services](https://www.metrostar.com/) without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

- Program Leadership: Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for the successful delivery of a large-scale IT program, ensuring technical, operational, contractual, and financial objectives align with organizational and mission priorities.
- Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary interface with client and organizational leadership and key stakeholders, maintaining strong customer relationships, communicating program performance, and proactively addressing priorities, concerns, and emerging requirements.
- Program Execution: Plan, coordinate, and oversee program activities across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, network operations, service delivery, and other technical workstreams to ensure integrated and successful execution.
- Performance Management: Establish and monitor program performance metrics, service-level objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), deliverables, and milestones to ensure contractual requirements and customer expectations are achieved.
- Financial Management: Manage program budgets, forecasts, staffing, resource allocation, and financial performance while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and maximize value to the customer.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities while developing mitigation strategies and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of critical challenges.
- Workforce Management: Lead multidisciplinary teams of technical experts, engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and operational personnel while ensuring appropriate staffing, performance, professional development, and workforce continuity.
- Contract & Deliverable Management: Ensure contract requirements, deliverables, reporting obligations, and performance standards are met while maintaining alignment with applicable applicable policies, processes, and acquisition requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Establish processes that improve service delivery, operational maturity, automation, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the program lifecycle.
- Executive Communications: Develop and deliver program reviews, executive briefings, performance reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to client and corporate leadership.

What you’ll need to succeed:

- Active Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience managing complex IT, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, or digital modernization programs.
- 8+ years of experience leading large-scale programs supporting large enterprise, public sector, or regulated customers.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams across cloud, cybersecurity, network, infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and IT operations.
- Experience managing program budgets, staffing plans, schedules, subcontractors, deliverables, performance metrics, risks, and contractual requirements.
- Strong understanding of contracting, acquisition, and delivery processes, performance management, and customer engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate technical and business activities across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
- Experience establishing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, operational metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong executive communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior client and corporate leadership.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- ITIL, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent program/service management certification preferred.
- Experience leading cloud modernization, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT transformation programs preferred.

SALARY RANGE: $200,000.00 - $220,000.00

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

- The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
- The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
- Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
- This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses

## #INDHP

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company [culture code](https://www.metrostar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MetroStar-CultureGuide-2025.pdf)and [benefits](https://www.metrostar.com/join-us/). Plus, check out our [accolades.](https://blog.metrostar.com/news/tag/awards)

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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## About MetroStar

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MetroStar is an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider delivering secure IT solutions to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Veritas Capital in 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Reston, Virginia, USA (with a second headquarters in Bloomington, Indiana)
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Government IT services, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, application modernization
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (Defense, National Security, Federal Civilian) – primarily B2G
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “A passion for our people. Value for our customers.” – focused on supporting service members, military families, and civil servants.

## Products & Services
- **AI & Advanced Analytics**: Leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to surface insights, democratize knowledge, and drive mission speed and precision. Includes **Mira**, an AI career assistant that helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and passions.
- **Digital Experience**: Applies human-centered design to align user needs, mission goals, and technology for customer adoption.
- **Application Modernization**: Transforms legacy applications into modern, secure workflows with continuous DevSecOps integration.
- **Enterprise IT Services**: Provides advanced organizational hardware, networks, systems, and services that enable a modern, secure workforce.
- **Business Units**: National Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian – each delivering tailored solutions for specific mission priorities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Private Equity Round on November 1, 2025, from Veritas Capital (amount not disclosed). The company has reported 75+ consecutive profitable quarters.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Veritas Capital (parent company); acquired Zoomph, Inc.; maintains university partnerships with George Mason University, Indiana University Bloomington, Virginia State University, Old Dominion University, Howard University, and Ft. Valley University.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 500+ employees (27% veterans); 40+ active programs; $2M+ invested annually in R&D; 17.5% year-over-year headcount growth (per LinkedIn); acquisition by Veritas Capital signals strong backing for scaling AI in national security.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Mission-driven focus**: Deep integration with U.S. defense and national security missions, providing a stable, long-term contract base.
- **AI-first approach**: Proprietary AI solutions (including the Mira assistant) and strong emphasis on human-centered design and DevSecOps.
- **Culture code (THINK)**: Trust, Humility, Imagination, iNnovation, Kindness – driving high employee retention and awards.
- **Veteran-friendly**: 27% of employees are veterans, with dedicated programs for transitioning service members and military spouses.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI capabilities across federal missions, especially in national security and defense.
- Continuing digital modernization of legacy government systems.
- Expanding through the Veritas Capital platform and pursuing strategic acquisitions (e.g., Zoomph).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “living organism” – dynamic, resilient, innovative. Culture code: THINK. Winner of culture awards.
- **Work policy**: Hybrid opportunities available; many roles require security clearances (cleared roles supported).
- **Benefits**: Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision, 4+ weeks PTO, 401(k) + Roth IRA, life & disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- **Career development**: Individual Career Development Program (ICDP) gives thousands of dollars annually per employee for classes, certifications, and programs. Career lattice supports lateral and horizontal growth.
- **AI-assisted job search**: Mira, the AI career assistant, helps match applicants to roles.
- **Veterans & military spouses**: Strong support and tailored career opportunities.
- **University partnerships**: Engages with students through hackathons, capstones, and internships, fostering next-gen talent.

## Sources
1. [metrostar.com](https://www.metrostar.com/) – Main website, solutions, mission, acquisition announcement, and culture.
2. [metrostar.com/who-we-are](https://www.metrostar.com/who-we-are/) – Company history, headcount, veterans, university partnerships, culture code, profitable quarters.
3. [metrostar.com/jobs](https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/) – Career opportunities, benefits, hybrid work, cleared roles.
4. [linkedin.com/company/metrostar-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/metrostar-systems) – Employee count, revenue estimate, funding round, acquisition details, followership growth.

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