Executive Program Director, Federal Health & Global Programs

dexisconsultinggroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Program Director to provide executive leadership for a portfolio of large U.S. government programs across civilian, defense, and international health.

You will oversee program performance, client relationships, financial management, and portfolio growth, coordinating across management, finance, contracts, talent, operations, and technical teams. The ideal candidate has extensive federal health portfolio leadership and a proven track record of delivering measurable results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, public administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years managing U.S. Government-funded programs, contracts, or portfolios.
• 8+ years in a senior executive or program leadership role.
• Experience with federal health, public health, or global health programs.
• Experience with HHS, CDC, DHA, DOS or similar agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for a portfolio of large, complex federal programs and contracts.
• Ensure strong technical, financial, contractual, and client performance across the portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government clients and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction to program and project leadership.
• Oversee portfolio budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Oversee subcontractors, teaming partners, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ensure internal controls and federal acquisition compliance.
• Support business development and opportunity capture within existing accounts.
• Assist workforce planning and recruitment for federal programs.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, contractual, and programmatic risks.
• Promote delivery standards, collaboration, and accountability.
• Represent the organization with senior government stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationships

Program management

Financial management

Contract compliance

Strategic decision-making

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Dexis is seeking a Program Director to provide executive leadership for a portfolio of large U.S. government programs across civilian, defense, and international health.

You will oversee program performance, client relationships, financial management, and portfolio growth, coordinating across management, finance, contracts, talent, operations, and technical teams. The ideal candidate has extensive federal health portfolio leadership and a proven track record of delivering measurable results