Program Manager

About the Company

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc. is an ISO 9001 management consulting firm headquartered in the National Capital Region, with teams working across 12 U.S. states. The organization was established in 2010 and supports federal and state government clients with financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytics services. The company’s workforce brings extensive experience, with an average of more than 10 years in the profession, and most staff hold bachelor’s degrees or higher.

Role Overview

The Program Manager will oversee programs and activities, align program execution with the agency’s strategic goals, and build long-range plans that help deliver results. This position also involves preparing budgets, operating plans, and funding proposals, while coordinating both program management and acquisition-related work from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate programs and activities so they support the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Design and improve processes that strengthen the program’s strategic direction.
• Set long-term priorities and oversee progress toward them.
• Prepare program budgets and operating plans.
• Create evaluation approaches to measure strengths and spot improvement opportunities.
• Draft funding proposals to help ensure services continue without interruption.
• Lead a team with varied skills and responsibilities.
• Track performance across customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team outcomes.
• Manage changes and interventions needed to meet project objectives.
• Work with stakeholders to keep communication clear, timely, and transparent about issues and decisions.
• Prepare accurate program status reports throughout the program lifecycle.
• Assess and analyze program risks.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Support cradle-to-grave planning and acquisition activities, including drafting requirements documents and assisting through different phases of the acquisition process.
• Carry out pre-award and post-award actions with guidance from the supported official and ensure required contract files and documents are submitted.
• Handle pre-award tasks such as market research, stakeholder coordination, publicizing contract actions, requirements solicitation, proposal evaluation drafting, and award drafting.
• Meet key acquisition milestones, including package receipt, ESIS, ASP, solicitation, evaluation, and award.
• Manage post-award work such as contract administration, option exercises, terminations, and closeout.
• Observe post-award timing requirements, including timely notice and unilateral option exercise in accordance with FAR 52.217-9.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience leading projects and programs.
• At least 7 years of acquisition experience.
• FAC-C certification or an equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated background in program management.
• Strong stakeholder management capability.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams.
• Comfortable using computers for varied work tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working understanding of project management.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• 11 federal holidays.
• Optional benefits including short-term disability, long-term disability, term life insurance, and AD&D insurance.

Additional Information

This position is based in Washington, DC and is intended to be performed onsite. Prior experience in both program management and team management is important for success in this role. A bachelor’s degree is mandatory.