Program Manager

JANSON Communications, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JANSON Communications, Inc. seeks a Program/Portfolio Manager at their Fairfax, Virginia headquarters. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple government contracts, manage schedules, and ensure performance to meet project goals. A minimum of 5 years in PM/portfolio management is required, alongside knowledge of government contracts and leadership abilities. The role necessitates 30% travel annually and a minimum SECRET clearance. Candidates will take a Hartman Value Profile assessment to ensure cultural fit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of PM and portfolio management experience.
• Experience in managing cost-plus contracts, FFP and T&M.
• Ability to travel domestically to visit customers (30% travel expected annually).

Responsibilities

• Monitor programs to ensure project goals and contractual requirements are met.
• Develop milestone schedules and work streams.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts considering financial conditions and requirements.

Skills

PM and portfolio management

Understanding government contracts

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

PMP certification

Tools

CostPoint

Smartsheet

Procore Construction Management Software

Job description

JANSON is looking for a Program/Portfolio Manager that will work from the firm’s Headquarters office in Fairfax, Virginia. For the past 29 years we have supported customers throughout the Department of Defense, Federal and the commercial Defense markets. Our manta is straightforward: Vision-Driven. Mission Ready!

Our future PM/Portfolio Manager will be chartered to manage schedules, contract performance and pricing over multiple government contracts throughout the United States. The ideal candidate must have the following:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of PM and portfolio management experience.
• Understanding government contracts, ISO compliance and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience in managing cost‑plus contracts, FFP and T&M.
• Analyze and manage monthly labor allocation and resourcing.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and stakeholders with actionable information on cost, schedule and performance.
• Exceptional problem solver and interpersonal skills with effective leadership abilities.
• PMP certification (preferred) but not required.
• Ability to travel domestically to visit customers (30% travel expected annually).

Responsibilities

• Monitor programs to ensure project goals and contractual requirements are met.
• Develop milestone schedules and work streams.
• Interface with customers and partners to discuss program performance, schedules, cost models, and programmatic solutions.
• Proven ability to work with and on work management systems such as CostPoint, Smartsheet and preferably Procore Construction Management Software.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget to the requirements of the PWS.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts by considering the financial conditions, resources, and contractual requirements.
• Serve as an advisor to domain and project leads regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Develop new business by helping shape opportunities with existing customers.

All candidates are required to take a 10‑minute Hartman Value Profile assessment to ensure compatibility with our corporate culture and ethos. This position will require a minimum of a SECRET clearance and if you do not have one, and should you be the selected candidate, we will ask our client to sponsor you for a clearance. If your clearance is not approved, it may result in termination of employment.