Our client is not just a consultancy; since 2009 they have been a family of creative minds, solution providers, and catalysts for change. They are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and enabling federal IT programs to excel. Their commitment to quality and drive to create an impact distinguishes them in the consulting industry. What's their secret? A collaboration of top-notch talent, passion, and a whole lot of determination!
At the core of the company is their value system. Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Transparency, and Excellence form the foundation for everything they do.
What you will get to do
The Program Manager will lead support of a cross-federal IT program as part of the Program Management Office (PMO) through various program operations and management functions including coaching team members, drafting plans, briefings, meeting facilitation/support, supporting program scheduling, tracking action items, risks and issues, knowledge management and other areas as they arise. The ideal team member must provide strategic direction for the PMO support team that includes defining task activities and ensuring successful execution. The Program Manager must have expertise in federal IT regulations and processes. The individual in this role will need to be proactive and willing to handle a variety of general administrative, program management, and technical support duties. The ability to jump in and identify tasks needed to support the team is key, as the program and team are very dynamic and integrated.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to analyze, and identify program task needs, work through complex issues, and communicate effectively problem solving, and providing solutions to critical tasks and meet high priority deadlines.
Ability to maintain complete line of sight across program activities and being able to speak to the status of each initiative.
Coach and mentor staff to accomplish tasks goals.
Responsible for maintaining and building client relationships.
Work collaboratively with various stakeholders on deliverables and work products needed by the program, handle knowledge management, data analysis, and strategic program planning.
Provide quality assurance, guidance and oversight to client and team members.
Produce high-quality documents and organize large amounts of information into a clearly communicated, meaningful format.
Manage business process modeling efforts to map out processes, improve communications and efficiency, align operations, assess risks, and identify areas for continuous improvement.
Prepare professionally formatted deliverables using Word, Visio, and PowerPoint to include complex data tables and figures.
Work on-site at the client site two to three times a week in Washington DC (hybrid position).
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years supporting federal government customers
5+ years of federal program management experience
PMP certification
Experience analyzing and understanding federal regulations and policy guidelines
Experience with formal project management practices, problem management and change control
Experience working on enterprise-scale projects and familiarity with federal IT initiatives
Detail oriented with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to take copious notes
Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment as well as working independently
Experience coaching and mentoring staff to accomplish task goals
Ability to analyze data and use analytic tools/software such as Excel
Experience working with Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint presentations
Must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science
Authorized to work for any U.S. employer (must be able to obtain a Public Trust)
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with Google suite of products and Smartsheets
Prior government consulting experience
What Our Client Offers
If you are a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving innovation and collaboration in the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on government initiatives.
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position which include tuition and professional development, health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, company paid life and disability insurance, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, 401k with company matching, paid time off (PTO), and volunteer time off (VTO).
Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who is committed to maintaining a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Annual salary: $150-175k. The salary range may vary for this position depending on various factors, which may include but are not limited to geographic location, role, skills, and qualifications.