Federal Program Manager (Virtual Opportunity)

MBS Home; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska is seeking a Federal Program Manager to oversee Federal projects and ensure compliance with contract regulations. You will support contract execution, strategy development, and delivery while coordinating with the General Manager on acquisition plans. Travel and US citizenship required.

The role is remote/virtual with approximately 15% travel, requiring strong PM skills and expertise in federal guidelines and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; fields include business, CS or information systems.
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience with Federal contracts/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Federal government customers and stakeholders.
• Assist in development of MBS’s Federal acquisition strategy.
• Monitor project progress using approved work plans and tools.
• Support execution of contracts, modifications, and subcontractor agreements.
• Lead internal and external project meetings; communicate status and issues to management.

Skills

Project management

Federal contracts knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation and presentation

Leadership/Mentorship

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid PM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, CS, IS or related field

PMP or PgMP certification

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Job Summary

Federal Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Federal projects and ensuring MBS is compliant with Federal contract regulations. This includes assisting with the execution of contracts, contract modifications, status renewals, negotiations, Government Services Administration and Small Business Administration filings. This role will be responsible for project management and delivery. The Federal Program Manager will be responsible for assisting MBS General Manager with Federal acquisition strategy and business development.

This role will be remote/virtual and requires the ability to travel. US citizenship is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with Federal government customers and stakeholders


• Assist with the development of MBS’s Federal acquisition strategy


• Diligently monitor project progress using work plan and project plan tools


• Assist with execution of contracts, contract modifications, and subcontractor agreements


• Lead internal and external project meetings


• Familiarity with Federal Government security policies and procedures


• Monitor and effectively communicate project status and issues to management and present options for issue resolution


• Monitor resource allocation and labor expenditures across projects


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to manage projects with little supervision and provide status updates to key stakeholders


• Comprehensive understanding of federal contract vehicles and compliance requirements


• Experience managing, implementing, and supporting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security guidelines for clients


• Understanding of Prime and Subcontractor regulations related to Federal contracts


• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward effectively with little supervision


• Business development mindset and ability to think creatively when exploring growth opportunities


• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management approaches


• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including ability to summarize and concisely share key project information with stakeholders


• Ability to provide leadership/mentorship to other team members

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, computer science, information systems or a related field of study.


• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification


• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with Federal contracts and compliance

Working Conditions

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.


• Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment

Position is sedentary with prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneeling

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time

Sealaska and its affiliates do not make job offers without first conducting live in-person or virtual interviews, and they do not conduct interviews by email/text. Please be sure to confirm the legitimacy of all job postings on the sealska.com careers page and https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sealaska/CANDIDATEPORTAL careers site before sharing any of your personal information.

Who is Sealaska?

Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Sealaska Corporationis an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*

*“Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.