Director, Federal Programs & Operations

TCG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401K

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Financial planning services

Student loan repayment assistance

Training budget

Job summary

TCG is seeking a Director of Government Operations to lead a portfolio of federal contracts in the Washington, DC area. The role balances strategy, delivery, and performance across programs, directing project managers and coordinating with BD on new opportunities.

US citizenship and ability to pass a federal clearance are required. The position involves on-site work in Washington, DC, with growth-oriented leadership and a focus on client satisfaction and profitability.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and the ability to pass a Federal government clearance.
• 12+ years of project management with at least 3 years of program/contract management experience (FFP and T&M).
• Experience with RFP/RFI responses.
• Proven ability to lead and communicate with staff and clients to define activities and resolve issues.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and organic opportunities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Leadership and strategic decision-making at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program activities to ensure contract performance, customer satisfaction, and standards compliance (CMMI/ISO).
• Lead program strategy, manage staff, and ensure effective operational performance across client projects.
• Act as relationship manager to maintain client satisfaction and profitability.
• Oversee contract budgets, forecasts, and revenue opportunities; monitor variances.
• Identify and mitigate risks at customer and contract levels.
• Coach and mentor staff; drive workforce development and succession planning.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and new opportunities.
• Advocate for TCG’s capabilities and competencies.

Skills

Leadership

PMP

Agile / PMI-ACP

Client relationship management

Financial oversight

Risk management

Strategic planning

Team development

Proposal support

Effective written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Management/Mathematics/Government

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

None specified

Job description

TCG is seeking a Director of Government Operations to lead a portfolio of federal contracts in the Washington, DC area. The role balances strategy, delivery, and performance across programs, directing project managers and coordinating with BD on new opportunities.

US citizenship and ability to pass a federal clearance are required. The position involves on-site work in Washington, DC, with growth-oriented leadership and a focus on client satisfaction and profitability.