Program Manager

This position is available for a Hybrid work schedule. 

• Plan, coordinate, and execute work across multiple federal contracts, ensuring successful delivery of services, customer satisfaction, and contract compliance.
  
• Serve as the primary liaison between company leadership, customers, subcontractors, and contract personnel.
  
• Direct, mentor, and support project team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, schedules, staffing levels, and budgets to ensure program objectives are achieved.
  
• Identify contract risks, performance issues, and operational challenges; develop and implement corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
  
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, government regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
  
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of contract personnel.
  
• Lead regular program reviews and provide status updates.
  
• Participate in all phases of the business development lifecycle, including capture planning, proposal development, staffing strategy, and transition activities.
  
• Establish, implement, and enforce program processes, work standards, and best practices.
  
• Manage contractual, financial, administrative, and operational aspects of assigned programs.
  
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Operations, and Business Development teams to support company-wide initiatives and strategic objectives.
  
• Assist with corporate compliance efforts, including maintenance of quality certifications and process improvement initiatives such as ISO and CMMI.
  
• Support contract startups, transitions, and closeout activities as needed.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of company growth and operational excellence.
  

Experience and Expertise Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• Current DoD Secret clearance required.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading or managing teams in a professional environment.
  
• Program or project management experience managing federal government contracts.  
  
• PMP certification is preferred. 
  
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government contracting practices.
  
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, staffing, and contract performance metrics.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with government customers and executive leadership.
  
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
• Experience supporting proposal development, recruiting, staffing, or business development efforts is a plus.