Program Manager

Strativia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Strativia seeks a senior Program Manager to oversee federal contracts, lead geographically dispersed teams, and ensure disciplined contract performance. The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale programs, engaging with government stakeholders, and delivering outcomes in technical or research environments.

Ideal candidates bring a Master’s degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, plus a track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years managing multimillion-dollar programs, projects, or facilities.
• 5+ years supervising diverse, geographically dispersed workforces.
• Demonstrated experience managing large federal contracts or complex technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of program management, financial oversight, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of contract activities, personnel, and performance.
• Serve as senior contractor representative and primary management point of contact for government stakeholders.
• Oversee program planning, staffing, and daily operations across multiple locations.
• Manage multimillion-dollar programs, ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, and performance standards.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, and administrative staff.
• Develop and implement program management strategies, metrics, QA processes, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor budgets, staffing, and resource utilization; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with government officials to execute technical direction and contract performance.
• Prepare program updates, performance reports, and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree (Business, Engineering, Science)

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing contract operations, managing a geographically dispersed workforce, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large-scale federal programs, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering successful outcomes in technical or research-driven environments.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of contract activities, personnel, and performance.
• Serve as the senior contractor representative and primary management point of contact for government stakeholders.
• Oversee program planning, implementation, staffing, resource allocation, and daily operations across multiple locations.
• Manage large-scale, multimillion-dollar programs while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, schedules, and performance standards.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, including administrative professionals, engineers, scientists, and technical personnel.
• Develop and implement program management strategies, performance metrics, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program budgets, financial performance, staffing levels, and resource utilization.
• Identify program risks, resolve operational challenges, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate with government representatives to execute authorized technical direction and ensure successful contract performance.
• Prepare and present program updates, performance reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and government officials.
• Oversee transition activities and maintain continuity of operations throughout contract performance.
• Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables, reporting requirements, and performance objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing, operating, or administering multimillion-dollar research, development, demonstration, or commercial programs, projects, or facilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising diverse, integrated workforces in geographically dispersed environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing large federal contracts or similarly complex technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of program management, financial oversight, workforce planning, and operational performance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating activities across multiple locations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior government officials and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Previous experience supporting the Department of Energy, NETL, national laboratories, or other federal research organizations.
• Knowledge of federal contracting regulations, cost management, and performance-based contracts.Experience managing geographically dispersed federal contractor teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing quality assurance, risk management, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing federal programs involving scientific, engineering, or technical operations.

Strativia understands that our staff is our number one asset. Therefore, we provide competitive salaries and health benefits along with a robust training and development plans to help ensure that our employees are happy and motivated. If you are interested in the opportunity above please contact us and join a dynamic, fun and, fast growing organization.

Strativia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Strativia in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets