Senior Program Manager

Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of technology-driven innovation, dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. We cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth. At Ventus Solutions, we believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. Be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Senior Program Manager to support an innovative program. In this role, you will provide senior-level SETA support by leveraging deep experience across DARPA and the Intelligence Community (IC) to guide and enable the transition of DARPA-developed technologies into the DoW and IC. You will apply strong technical expertise, analytical rigor, and IC domain knowledge to support ongoing and future transition efforts in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, working closely with government stakeholders, technical teams, and mission partners.

Work Location: Onsite: Arlington, VA

Travel: less than 10%

Position is Part-Time

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with a Full Scope polygraph (required)

Required Experience: 

• Master’s degree.
• 15+ years of experience working in or with the Intelligence Community.
• 7+ years of experience supporting DARPA as a SETA.
• Proven experience transitioning technology from DARPA to the DoW and the IC.
• Demonstrated experience across the DARPA program lifecycle, particularly program initiation and completion.
• 4+ years of direct support to hardware design teams, particularly within DARPA MTO programs.
• 3+ years of direct support to cyber design teams, including direct support to operations.
• Active experience conducting IC-directed briefings to enable transition efforts.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical development roadmaps to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Desired Experience: 

• Prior experience supporting multiple DARPA program offices.
• Deep familiarity with IC tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Experience guiding R&D teams toward operational transition opportunities.
• Background supporting both hardware-centric and cyber-focused mission programs.