Program Manager | Contingent | Remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage overall contract performance and service delivery.
• Serve as primary liaison between USDA and contractor leadership.
• Oversee staffing, schedules, budgets, and contract deliverables.
• Conduct status meetings and executive briefings.
• Monitor contract risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, SLAs, and federal regulations.
• Review and approve project plans, reports, and deliverables.
• Manage subcontractor performance when applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience managing large-scale IT or federal programs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing federal government contracts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain USDA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.
• Must successfully pass all required federal background investigations and suitability determinations.

Relevant Experience Requirements

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting federal agencies.
• Experience with contract performance management and reporting.
• Experience facilitating executive-level meetings and presentations.
• Knowledge of federal IT governance and program management practices.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain USDA credentials and access requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and project management tools.