Alternate Program Manager (Part-Time)

TeleSolv Consulting; Keyport (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a part-time Alternate Program Manager for their federal client in Keyport, WA. This hybrid role involves 0 to 10 hours per week, supporting program operations in the absence of the current Program Manager. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and relevant experience in program management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a Secret Clearance are essential. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $45.00 to $55.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 5 to 6 years of professional experience in Program/Project Management.
• Proximity to Keyport, WA (within 10 miles).

Responsibilities

• Direct operations/project management of the Navy BASS contract.
• Provide leadership and guidance for personnel during the Program Manager's absence.
• Act as point of contact for Contracting Officers.
• Assist in operational processes including invoicing and reporting.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Effective communication skills

Research and analysis skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

eCraft system

Job description

Alternate Program Manager (Part-Time)

TeleSolv Consulting is seeking an Alternate Program Manager for their federal client in Keyport, WA. This part‑time position will be hybrid (from your home office and the client site) and will be required to work from 0 to 10 hours per week on an as needed basis. This role will be utilized to alternate and back‑up our current Client Program Manager in case they are not in the office as we provide client support and services from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for this federal agency.

Application Deadline

30 November 2025

Department

Federal Services

Location

Keyport, WA

Compensation

$45.00 - $55.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities

• Direct operations/project management of the Navy BASS contract when the Program Manager is not present.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the personnel to achieve contract goals and objectives, address key risk areas, provide strategic guidance, and clear impediments to ensure high‑quality contractual delivery when the Program Manager is not present.
• Acts as program point of contact for the Contracting Officer(s) (KO/KS) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative(s) (COR/ACOR) when the Program Manager is not present.
• Assist the Program Manager on program operational processes, ensuring contractual obligations, reviews, approvals, and appropriate information dissemination (i.e., key personnel, travel requests, onboarding processes, timesheet reporting, invoicing, eCraft reporting, etc.) are performed accurately and promptly. Some processes involve going on site to the client in Keyport, WA.
• Assist the Program Manager in the timely submission of the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).
• Other responsibilities/deliverables as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must currently be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or Engineering.
• Active Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Proximity to Keyport, WA (within 10 miles or drivable commute).
• 5 to 6 years of professional experience in Program/Project Management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical data.

Highly Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Present or past experience with the US Navy.
• Experience working in the eCraft system.

About TeleSolv

Join the TeleSolv Team on our mission to provide quality and unparalleled service to our clients. We are a growing organization that provides a variety of professional and administrative services to public and private organizations with global operations. Rated in the top 1000 businesses in 2019 by Inc.com. Since its founding in 2000, TeleSolv has been committed to helping organizations solve complex problems. Our solutions integrate sound management principles with the most appropriate technologies to assist senior executives in effectively managing programmatic, schedule, and technical risks. TeleSolv offers excellent compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and exceptional benefits including PTO, sick leave, up to 11 paid federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, company paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and matching 401(k) plan.

Background Investigation

This position requires that you obtain a background investigation. As part of this process, the government will perform a criminal, credit, tax, employment, and drug history background check. The government has varying tolerances, with mitigating circumstances, for issues in all of the categories. The government is essentially looking to confirm that you are generally in good financial standing, up to date on your tax filings, rehire eligible with your prior employers, and have adhered to any federal restrictions on illegal drug use, including marijuana, in addition to other checks related on your character and trust worthiness.