Director of Programs
Company: By Light Professional IT Services
Location: Hanover
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and
federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect,
protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next.
Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian,
and commercial IT customers worldwide. Position Overview We are
currently looking to hire a Director of Programs to join our team
overseeing our Project/Program Management team. The Director of
Programs will be responsible for the overall coordination of
deliverables and accountability of project oriented work efforts.
The Director of Programs will support/assist with creating scope
documents based on project plans (work breakdown structures) and
track key milestones, budget requests, and resources. Reports to VP
of Implementation and Operations. Responsibilities Responsible for
overseeing Project and Program Management staff supporting multiple
programs/projects for GOVT and Commercial customers Must be able to
work across the full spectrum of the acquisition lifecycle from
opportunity capture to services delivery Provide Management
support, to include developing and maintaining integrated master
schedules, creating and submitting program related documentation,
preparing and presenting briefings, providing full
conference/meeting support, and preparing senior level strategic
briefings and metrics as required by the Customer Ensure the
completion and integration of multiple complex projects
simultaneously Oversee the development and implementation of
service descriptions and project requirements documentation, CONOPs
and other documents to support preparation for review boards as
required to ensure service delivery and operational support Provide
analysis and recommendations in support of the resolution of
IT-related problems; executing the recommendations as directed by
the client(s). Provide Senior-level strategic communications
support, to include policy, process and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) review and development Escalation customer point
of contact for projects with respect to issues resolution, solution
options, etc. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee
recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work
assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions Oversees
the status of multiple projects and budgets, schedules and status
reports Ensures proper relationships are established between
customers, teaming partners and vendors to facilitate the delivery
of information technology services and deliverables Experience with
planning, estimating, organizing, staffing and executing projects
at scale, including multiple, distributed teams. Experience
staffing and managing teams that include both an onsite and remote
workforce Experience with organizing and coordinating the planning
and production of client deliveries. Experience with meeting and
completing tasks assignments within estimated periods and budget
constraints. Experience with applying quality assurance measures to
improve contract performance. Must have demonstrated success in all
phases of acquisition management (scheduling, risk management,
budgeting, procurement, and contract administration), and
experience as an effective manager of teams comprised of diverse
professional, technical and support personnel. Ability to operate
independently with minimal supervision. Ability to establish an
effective working relationship with senior-level customers,
technical staff, managers and peers. Exceptional communication and
presentation abilities with a demonstrated capability to coordinate
and align efforts between government customers, senior executives,
subcontractors and team members. Must be able to assess and enhance
the performance of task leaders, team members, and support
personnel, and processes that are being used. Must be able to
understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns, and
to assure customer(s) that the program is being managed
effectively. Work with P/PM’s, finance, etc. on financial slides,
program/project health and identifying issues and resolutions as
required. Required Experience/Qualifications High School Diploma
required; Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, computer
science, or information technology management or technical
discipline is desired At least 3-7 years relevant Project/Program
Management experience across the entire project life cycle Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office; specifically Excel and Project
Excellent communication, effective leadership, and interpersonal
skills Preferred Experience/Qualifications Experience working with
DISA is highly desired PMP is desired but not required Related
industry experience in information technology or engineering
Special Requirements/Security Clearance Minimum SECRET Clearance
required Salary Range Based on the roles, responsibilities, and
requirements, the projected pay range for this position is:
$140,000 - $175,000. The annual base salary provided is a guideline
for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables
such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training,
skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market
conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection
of benefits and offerings to our employees. By Light recognizes
that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an
individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit
package includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Wellness
Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education & Training
Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military
Leave) By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration
regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any
other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local
laws.
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