Program Manager

ASRC Federal; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal, a leading government contractor, seeks a Program Manager to lead a Department of War Health contract with the Defense Health Agency. The role oversees staff, compliance with PWS, budget, and reporting while coordinating with government leaders.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in DoW program management, US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and preferred PMP certification. This on-site position is located in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years’ experience as a Program/Project Manager in a DoW environment.
• Preferred experience with DASW/HA or DHA environment.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to pass DHA background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as overall Program Manager for executing the contract, including customer, company, staff management.
• Monitor staff tasks, performance, and assist with priority setting.
• Maintain close relationship with the COR.
• Establish on-site communication cadence with government leaders.
• Prepare major reporting deliverables (MPR) and program plans.
• Prepare trackers for staff, equipment, security, training.
• Assist leadership with strategy sessions and staff allocation.
• Manage travel approvals and monitor travel spend.
• Interpret PWS for compliance and scope of work topics.
• On/Off boarding staff and issuing credentials.

Skills

Program management

DoD environment

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Agile Decision Sciences (ADS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Program Manager to support a Department of War (DoW) Health contract with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War (DASW) Health Affairs (HA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as overall Program Manager for successfully executing the contract, including all customer-facing, company facing, and staff (employees and subcontractors) management activities
• Monitoring staff assigned tasks, ensuring performance, and assisting with priority setting
• Maintaining close relationship with the Contract Officer Representative (COR)
• Establishing on-site communication cadence with government functional area leaders
• Preparing all major reporting deliverables, such as Monthly Progress Report (MPR), and Program Management, Quality Assurance and Contingency Plans
• Preparing all trackers (e.g., staff positions, equipment, security, annual required training)
• Assisting customer leadership with strategy sessions and staff allocation planning
• Managing travel approvals and monitoring spend down on all travel expenditures
• Interpreting contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) for compliance, intent, and scope of work topics
• On/Off Boarding staff (e.g., company credentials, government network, ID cards)
• Reviewing and approving staff timesheets on a weekly basis
• Conducting staff Performance Reviews annually and assist with Goal Setting throughout year
• Tracking compliance with ASRC required annual training
• Reviewing and approving company invoices to government customer
• Managing contract budget and presenting quarterly financial reports to leadership
• Coordinating with Contracts Department on all contract language requirements, modifications, and option year renewal processes
• Conducting internal program status reporting to company leadership via weekly and quarterly presentations
• Performing staff recruiting, including crafting job descriptions, posting openings on Careers site, interviewing candidates and selecting for hire
• Managing all subcontractor functions, such as contract issuance/compliance and operational relationship

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience performing as a Program/Project Manager, in a DoW environment
• Preferred experience working within DASW/HA or DHA environment
• Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain a Secret level clearance
• Ability to successfully pass a Defense Health Agency (DHA) background investigation

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.