Program Manager (Deputy Area Manager)

Bureau of Reclamation; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 147,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, seeks a Program Manager (Deputy Area Manager) to assist the Area Manager with day-to-day operations of highly sensitive interagency activities.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, planning and prioritizing work, advising senior leadership, and coordinating multi-year plans to advance program objectives. Telework is eligible; apply by 2026-11-16.

Qualifications

• This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first and second level supervisor; plans and assigns work, sets priorities, and evaluates subordinates.
• Advises management on developing and implementing strategic plans; manages short- and long-range multi-year work plans.
• Represents Reclamation in dealings with private and public interests and with key political figures; provides advice on confidential matters and inquiries.

Job description

You will serve as a Program Manager (Deputy Area Manager) with the Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office, assisting the Area Manager in the day-to-day management of program operations that involve highly sensitive and complex interagency and intergovernmental activities.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as first and second level supervisor. Plans and assigns work, sets priorities, prepares performance standards and evaluates subordinates. Plans, organizes, and oversees efforts and projects that are aimed at achieving and improving the quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of program accomplishment.

Serves as a senior advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives. Manages short-and long-range planning activities that include multi-year work plans that are the products of subordinate organizational projects/programs.

Plays a key role in the development and implementation of program policies, plans, guidelines, proposals, processes, and recommendations on issues which cross functional lines. Plans, coordinates, and oversees major initiatives or projects to develop and implement new systems and/or processes that may have Bureau/Department-wide use and implications. Represents Reclamation in dealings with various private and public interests and in dealing with key political figures.

Provides advice and recommendations on key issues that may affect critical aspects of Reclamation programs in the area, including matters of a confidential nature, Congressional inquiries, or other matters of special interest.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $146848 - $181254/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.