Program Manager

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. 

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. 

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. 

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within. 

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• 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 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

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