Executive Program Manager

Goldschmitt and Associates; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid Federal Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance (Vision & Dental)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA Programs

Commuter Benefits

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Caregiver Support

Health Advocacy

Financial Wellbeing

Job summary

Goldschmitt and Associates is seeking an Executive Program Manager to lead the FSS program and serve as the senior embedded leader for FSA's transition from project-based technology delivery to a product-centered operating model.

You will provide executive leadership, governance, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, guiding cross-organization efforts toward mission outcomes and user needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading complex technology programs in multi-organization settings.
• Experience transforming organizations from project-based to product-based operating models.
• Ability to manage executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the FSS program across performance, schedule, risk, and resources.
• Interface with FSA leadership to align priorities and outcomes.
• Lead transition to a product operating model and establish governance and planning processes.
• Coach leaders on product leadership, prioritization, and governance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Product management

Stakeholder management

Facilitation and negotiation

Executive communications

Cross-organizational coordination

Education

15+ years leadership in tech/digital transformation

US citizenship with ability to pass 6C Public Trust

Tools

Governance frameworks

Risk management

Job description

At Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A), we're not just another company-we're a catalyst for innovation and impact, and we're inviting passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey. Recognized multiple times on the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies, G&A is a leader in tech transformation and system modernization for some of the nation's most important federal agencies. Our culture is built on creativity and collaboration. We offer flexible schedules, telework options, and an environment where your ideas truly matter. At G&A, you won't just clock in—you'll be solving real-world challenges and working on projects that make a difference in the lives of millions. Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant, connected community where innovation thrives, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a strategic thinker, or a problem-solver, at G&A, you'll have the opportunity to level up your career while making a real-world impact. If you're ready to be part of a company that values purpose as much as progress, G&A is the place for you!

Summary:

Goldschmitt & Associates is seeking an Executive Program Manager to lead the Federal Student Aid Foundational Services Support program and serve as the senior, embedded leader for FSA's transition from project-centered technology delivery to a product-centered operating model.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall executive leadership for the FSS program, including performance, schedule, risk, resources, stakeholder coordination, and delivery
• Serve as G&A's primary program-level interface with FSA leadership and ensure work remains aligned to FSA priorities and desired outcomes
• Lead implementation of FSA's transition from project-based execution toward an enduring product operating model
• Establish integrated governance, planning, reporting, decision-support, risk-management, and escalation processes across the program
• Coach FSA leaders and product owners on product leadership, decision rights, prioritization, lifecycle management, and outcome-based governance
• Coordinate across FSA business, product, operations, security, architecture, data, system-owner, and contractor organizations
• Drive decision accountability and resolution of cross-organizational issues and dependencies
• Facilitate executive and cross-functional working sessions, including product strategy, operating-model, prioritization, and roadmap discussions
• Ensure product roadmaps, backlogs, delivery plans, and supporting technical work remain aligned to mission outcomes and user needs
• Manage integrated program risks, dependencies, assumptions, issues, and readiness conditions
• Provide executive communications and performance reporting to FSA leadership and other stakeholders, including OMB when required
• Partner with the Executive Product SME to identify organizational, product, technology, and delivery practices that impede FSA's transition to product-based management
• Ensure mentorship and knowledge transfer result in sustainable FSA capabilities rather than long-term dependence on contractor personnel

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Significant executive-level experience managing large, multi-organization technology programs and contractor/vendor ecosystems
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational or operating-model transformation
• Strong understanding of product management, technology modernization, governance, and iterative delivery
• Experience managing executive stakeholders and resolving competing organizational priorities
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, negotiation, and decision-support skills.
• Ability to operate effectively with senior government executives, technical leaders, contractors, and mission stakeholders
• Experience managing program performance, risk, schedule, financial considerations, reporting, and delivery accountability

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in complex technology, digital transformation, program management, or mission-delivery environments
• Possess the ability to pass a 6C Public Trust investigation, including US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Senior federal executive or comparable experience
• Experience with large federal financial, benefits, lending, servicing, or citizen-facing technology environments
• Experience working with OMB, GAO, Congressional stakeholders, or major federal systems integrators
• Experience leading modernization during high-profile or mission-critical initiatives

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. It is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Company.

Goldschmitt and Associates offers the following benefits:

• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Insurance, including Vision and Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Programs
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Program
• Health Advocacy Program
• Financial Wellbeing Support

Goldschmitt and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.