Program Manager / GEOTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent]

About the role

This federal project aims to modernize, enhance, and sustain the U.S. Census Bureau's Systems by delivering application development, technology, and program management services. The program supports the Geographic Division (GEO) and Decennial Information Technology Division (DITD) to maintain a secure, scalable, and reliable national geospatial system used by the Decennial Census, ACS, Economic Census, and other surveys and programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program and project management across issued task orders
• Establish program goals, plans, and governance structures aligned with project objectives
• Direct and control contract execution, including financial management, staffing, and operational methods
• Monitor contract performance, schedules, costs, SLAs, and compliance requirements
• Manage risks, issues, actions, and change control activities
• Oversee required reporting, documentation, and deliverables
• Support readiness reviews, operational delivery activities, transitions, and closeout efforts
• Ensure technical requirements are met across supported GEO programs
• Interface with senior leadership, stakeholders, and clients regarding program execution and performance
• Support decision-making activities impacting overall project implementation

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
• Experience establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives
• Experience directing and controlling activities with responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing
• Experience with client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
• Experience making decisions impacting overall project implementation
• Experience within the geospatial industry
• Experience supervising teams and supporting large-scale programs
• Strong program and project management leadership skills
• Strong financial, schedule, and staffing management experience
• Expert-level domain knowledge in the geospatial industry
• Experience using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools
• Experience using office automation tools including Outlook/OWA, Word, Excel, and Visio
• Experience working with documentation repositories such as SharePoint

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Prior experience supporting federal government geospatial modernization programs
• Prior experience supporting large-scale enterprise application or infrastructure programs

Skills

Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Prior experience supporting federal government geospatial modernization programs, Prior experience supporting large-scale enterprise application or infrastructure programs.

Benefits

All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment. We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development.

Pay

Salary Range: $135K - $175K - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

Schedule

On a Day-to-day Basis, You Will...