Program Manager

MDW Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MDW Associates in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Manager to support FEMA. The role directs planning and production of project activities and serves as the single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR.

The position requires 10+ years of program management experience, deep Federal Acquisition knowledge, and the ability to forecast budgets, manage resources, and ensure contract compliance in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business field.
• At least 10 years of practical program management experience.
• Comprehensive Federal Acquisition knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of project activities to meet contract requirements.
• Serve as single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR.
• Forecast requirements and manage budgets, scheduling expenditures, and variances.
• Ensure quality products and services are delivered and on time.
• Lead day-to-day client interaction and set/manage expectations.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to contractor staff to ensure contract requirements are clear and progress is monitored.

Skills

Program management

Federal Acquisition knowledge

Budget forecasting

Contract management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Program Manager to work with our government client in Washington, DC. The Program Manager will support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is responsible for the overall management of the team. They organize, direct and coordinate the planning and production of all project activities.

This position is hybrid in Washington, DC.

The Program Manager may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Managing projects with various levels of technical complexity.


• Be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR.


• Achieving operational objectives and contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.


• Ensuring quality products and services are delivered.


• Managing day-to-day client interaction.


• Setting and managing client expectations.


• Providing technical direction and guidance to contractor staff to ensure Contract requirements and expectations are clear, success criteria are defined, progress toward results are monitored, and that all activities are performed in compliance with the terms of the Contract.


• Meeting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.


• Trains and directs employee work activities.


• Conduct hiring activities.


• Signs timecards and prepares performance reviews.

Required Experience/Skills:

• At least 10 years of practical program management experience.


• Comprehensive Federal Acquisition knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies.


• Expertise in the management and control of funds and resources.


• Use complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity.


• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.


• Products must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education Requirement(s):

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Education, Management Sciences, Psychology, Human Resources Development/ Management, or other related discipline or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline

Security Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must have be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning


• Cost Estimating


• Budget Programming and Justification


• Budget Execution


• Acquisition Management


• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health


• Dental


• Vision


• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability


• Retirement/401(k)


• Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.