Senior Program Manager (Government)
Company websiteatt.com (AT&T, opens in new tab)
Base salary $118,700 to $223,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Columbia, MD
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- LocationColumbia, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant.
AT&T has an opening for a Program Manager: To communicate issues and solutions; Provide guidance and direct Junior level program managers if any are assigned to the contract/program; Rapidly assemble and execute focused cross-disciplinary Government/Contractor teams to address urgent or unexpected cost, schedule, or technical program/contract issues.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities: This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
- Coordinating with Service Managers and client Service Owners to understand customer needs.
- Coordinating with the Technology Operations Manager, Chief Technology Officer, and Service Mangers in the development of strategic technical roadmaps for the program service areas.
- Identifying and implementing ways to improve performance and reliability of existing services through enhanced monitoring capabilities and reduced operational team touchpoints needed.
- Developing technical insertion proposals for our client, highlighting ways to bring new and emerging technologies to the client’s environment.
- Coordinating with Service Managers to ensure that existing services and new solutions are secure, reliable, and resilient.
- Developing relationships with the AT&T product house and bringing relevant information to the Technical Operations Manager, CTO, and project Service Managers.
- Collaborate with internal and external technology vendors and organizations to collect relevant information on technologies relevant to our client’s mission.
- Coordinating with RIS I Continuous Service Improvement team to gain insight from root cause analysis activities for potential technology/process improvements.
- Ensuring that service solution documentation and training is available for Ops, field support specialists, and neighborhood managers to improve operational effectiveness.
- Provide engineering oversight to the Service Manager engineering teams, driving focus in service solution designs to ensure they include operational monitoring capabilities, deployment procedures, operational troubleshooting processes, and the ability to measure effectiveness.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years of experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, as well as experience in leading a multi-vendor environment is required.
- Shall be knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
- Must have demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
- Must have at least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms such as Earned Value Management.
- A PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification in Program Management.; Domain Table; Description; Information Technology desired.
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our Senior Program Manager (Government) earns $118,700 - $223,100 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Columbia, MarylandAT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($118,700) is above 29% of the 55 Program & Project Management roles in Maryland listed on this site. Their median floor is $134,100; the middle half runs from $115,413 to $147,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSenior Program Manager (Government)$118,700 to $223,100
Director of Project Management (TM4) (Government)$118,700 to $180,100
Lead Tax Manager$118,800 to $178,200
Lead Tax Manager$118,800 to $178,200
Lead Retail Store Designer$118,800 to $178,200
Lead Social Media$118,800 to $178,200
Senior Product Management & Development (Government)$118,800 to $178,200
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Program Manager (Government) (this listing) | $118,700 - $223,100 |
| Director of Project Management (TM4) (Government) | $118,700 - $180,100 |
| Lead Tax Manager | $118,800 - $178,200 |
| Lead Tax Manager | $118,800 - $178,200 |
| Lead Retail Store Designer | $118,800 - $178,200 |
| Lead Social Media | $118,800 - $178,200 |
| Senior Product Management & Development (Government) | $118,800 - $178,200 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-01
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Columbia, Maryland
Our Senior Program Manager (Government) earns $118,700 - $223,100 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that w
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