Program Manager

BLN24; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible remote working opportunities

Opportunities in various sectors

Job summary

BLN24 is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This role involves providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and leadership for various federal programs.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in managing complex programs, with a focus on administrative compliance, resource allocation, and communication with NOAA leadership. The position offers flexible remote working opportunities and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex Federal programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, staffing, and deliverables.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NOAA facility, security, and IT access.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between NOAA and contractor personnel.
• Provide overall leadership of contract operations and compliance.
• Monitor progress against milestones and oversee Quality Control Plans.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Program Manager

Position Overview

BLN24 has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Serving as the primary interface with NOAA leadership, the Program Manager provides strategic direction, operational oversight, workforce leadership, and performance management across multiple research and mission-support initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with experience managing complex Federal programs, large portfolios, and geographically dispersed teams in dynamic, mission-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between NOAA and contractor personnel forallcontract-related matters.
• Provide overall leadership and oversight of contract operations, personnel, subcontractors, and task order activities to ensure compliance with quality, cost, schedule, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing program management plans, staffing plans, project schedules, risk management processes, governance frameworks, and performance reporting mechanisms.
• Provide executive briefings, status updates, presentations, and recommendations to NOAA leadership, CORs, Program Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against milestones, deliverables, and performance objectives; implement corrective actions and oversee Quality Control Plans to ensure high-quality products and services.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and resource allocation to ensure readiness and continuity of operations, including execution of Transition-In and Transition-Out Plans.
• Oversee preparation and submission of project and financial reports and other contract deliverables, ensuring timely communication of program status, risks, and dependencies to NOAA stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific, technical, or management discipline.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex Federal programs, contracts, task orders, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, staffing, technical performance, risk, quality, and deliverables for Federal or mission-support programs.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across executive, technical, and stakeholder audiences.
• Experience supporting NOAA, Department of Commerce, or other Federal scientific, environmental, or research organizations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NOAA facility, security, and IT access.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible remote working opportunities depending on projects.
• Opportunity to work in a variety of sectors while maintaining stability.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.