Program Director (CMS)

Sky Solutions; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

15 PTO days

11 paid holidays

Education stipend

Online courses access

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Sky Solutions leads CMS federal healthcare initiatives from Tysons Corner, VA. We seek a Program Leader with CMS domain expertise, capable of guiding large-scale IT programs, modernization, and analytics across distributed teams in a federal setting.

The role requires 10+ years in federal IT/healthcare programs, direct CMS experience, and leadership of $100M+ contracts with 100+ personnel. PMP and SAFe certs are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in federal IT/healthcare programs.
• Direct CMS program experience required.
• Experience managing $100M+ federal contracts.
• Led large cross-functional teams (100+ people).
• Proven software development, modernization, and O&M experience.
• Ongoing CMS governance, compliance, reporting familiarity.
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s preferred; PMP and SAFe certs required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for CMS technology initiatives.
• Oversee scope, schedules, staffing, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate distributed teams and contractors (100+).
• Engage CMS leadership, CORs, and stakeholders at exec level.
• Drive Agile/SAFe delivery and continuous improvement.
• Ensure governance, security, and performance metrics.

Skills

Program management

CMS domain knowledge

Agile/SAFe

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

PMP certification

SAFe certification

Tools

None specified

Job description

Join Sky Solutions, LLC - Pioneering Digital Transformation Excellence!

Sky Solutions is a trusted partner in government contracting, empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge IT solutions. Our expertise spans AI-first enablement, delivering innovative solutions and advanced cybersecurity, fortifying digital ecosystems against emerging threats and digital transformation through low-code/no-code development, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies. We simplify complex processes and deliver breakthrough results for federal clients across healthcare, financial services, and national security.

Job Title: Program Manager / Program Director - CMS Federal Healthcare Program

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager / Program Director with strong CMS domain expertise and a proven track record supporting large-scale federal technology programs. This individual will provide senior delivery and operational leadership across complex CMS initiatives involving software development, modernization, integration, operations and maintenance (O&M), analytics, and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing or providing senior leadership for federal technology contracts valued at $100M+ and teams of 100+ personnel, while driving delivery excellence, operational performance, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with CMS requirements.

Program Manager, Senior Program Manager, Program Director, Senior Program Director, or comparable senior-level candidates will be considered based on relevant CMS and federal program experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for the execution and delivery of complex CMS technology initiatives.
• Oversee program scope, schedules, staffing, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and overall delivery performance across multiple technical and operational workstreams.
• Coordinate geographically distributed teams of 100+ personnel, including technical, operational, QA, security, business teams, subcontractors, and partner organizations.
• Serve as a senior interface with CMS leadership, Contracting Officers, CORs, and other customer stakeholders.
• Drive execution across areas including:
• Program Integrity and fraud analytics
• Data and analytics platforms
• Application development and modernization
• Cloud and digital transformation
• Ensure adherence to CMS governance, reporting, security, compliance, and delivery requirements.
• Lead and support Agile/SAFe delivery practices across engineering and operational teams.
• Establish and monitor program performance metrics, status reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide executive-level communication regarding program status, delivery risks, performance, and recommended actions.
• Foster collaboration across technical and functional teams to resolve delivery issues and maintain alignment with customer objectives.
• Support resource planning, staffing, transition activities, and operational readiness.
• Support customer relationship management, proposal activities, capture efforts, and strategic growth initiatives as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting or managing large-scale federal IT and healthcare technology programs.
• Direct experience supporting CMS programs or initiatives is required.
• Proven experience managing or providing senior delivery leadership for federal technology programs/contracts valued at $100M+.
• Proven experience leading or overseeing large cross-functional teams of 100+ personnel, including distributed teams, subcontractors, and partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development, modernization, integration, and/or O&M programs.
• Strong understanding of CMS organizational structures, delivery environments, and stakeholder relationships.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/SAFe delivery methodologies.
• Strong program governance, risk management, issue resolution, schedule management, resource management, and performance management experience.
• Excellent client relationship management and executive communication skills within a federal environment.
• Experience with federal compliance, governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• Agile and/or SAFe certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CMS programs involving:
• Program Integrity / Fraud Analytics
• Medicaid / MMIS / Data Platforms
• Marketplace / Eligibility Systems
• HCQIS or related CMS portfolios
• Experience managing $100M+ federal contracts and organizations with 100+ personnel.
• Experience working with leading CMS prime contractors and systems integrators.
• Experience supporting federal proposal development, capture activities, transition planning, and business growth.
• Knowledge of cloud modernization, DevSecOps, Agile/SAFe, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience managing programs involving multiple contractors, vendors, and government stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of CMS initiatives against established schedule, scope, quality, and performance expectations.
• Strong relationships with CMS leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Effective coordination across 100+ personnel and multiple technical and operational workstreams.
• Proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Strong program visibility through accurate metrics, reporting, and executive communication.
• Continuous improvement in delivery quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Why Join Sky Solutions

• Opportunity to support mission-critical CMS federal healthcare initiatives.
• High-visibility role within a growing federal healthcare practice.
• Collaborative, Agile, and innovation-focused environment.
• Opportunity to work with experienced technical and program leadership.
• Ability to contribute to the continued growth and expansion of strategic CMS engagements.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000 - $220,000 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.

The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations.

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
• Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional Growth & Development
• Annual education stipend.
• Access to thousands of online courses.
• Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture
• One Team mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work for six years straight.

To learn more about life at Sky Solutions, visit our Careers page: Careers - Sky Solutions

At Sky Solutions, LLC, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our vision and values.