Program Manager — Federal Health IT

Rackner, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & holidays

Home-office support

Wellness reimbursement

Weekly pay

Certifications support

Career development

Job summary

Rackner, Inc. in National Capital Region (NCR) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a complex federal health IT program supporting the Military Health System (MHS).

This role combines executive engagement, operational leadership, and mission-focused delivery, overseeing a multi-company program with senior Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams delivering critical healthcare technology and services.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required or equivalent.
• 10+ years of federal health IT program leadership experience.
• Prior executive-level experience supporting the DHA or MHS.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a complex federal health IT program across multiple private-sector partners.
• Engage senior Government stakeholders and conduct executive reviews.
• Deliver measurable outcomes and contractual results.
• Align cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.

Skills

PMP certification

Federal health IT leadership

Executive-level experience

Active Secret clearance

Tools

SIAM framework

ITIL 4

Job description

National Capital Region (Washington, DC Metro Area)

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) | Hybrid
Security Clearance: Active Secret required

Lead Complex Programs. Deliver Meaningful Impact.

Rackner is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a complex federal health IT program supporting the Military Health System (MHS).

This opportunity brings together executive engagement, operational leadership, and mission-focused delivery. You'll oversee a multi-company program, work directly with senior Government stakeholders, and lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering critical healthcare technology and support services.

With program-level ownership and executive visibility, you'll have the opportunity to influence important decisions, navigate complex delivery challenges, and strengthen services that support the military healthcare mission.

Your leadership will help shape program execution, drive measurable outcomes, and bring together people, partners, and technology to deliver meaningful results.

What You'll Lead

• Own program delivery. Lead overall execution, performance, and accountability across a complex federal healthcare environment.


• Drive operational readiness. Oversee program transition, service readiness, and the coordinated delivery of program commitments.


• Engage Government leadership. Serve as a primary program-level point of contact, lead executive reviews, and manage key escalations.


• Deliver measurable outcomes. Oversee performance reporting, corrective actions, and contractual results while identifying opportunities to strengthen service delivery.


• Align multidisciplinary teams. Coordinate technical, clinical, operational, and subcontractor organizations to meet program objectives.


• Manage operational complexity. Anticipate delivery risks, coordinate workforce and resource needs, and maintain accountability across multiple teams and partners

What You'll Bring

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.


• 10+ years of federal health IT program leadership experience.


• Prior executive-level experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) or Military Health System (MHS).


• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Experience

• ITIL 4.


• Experience leading multi-vendor services within a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) framework.


• Prior Chief Information Officer (CIO) or equivalent executive IT leadership experience.

Why Rackner

At Rackner, you'll work on technology and services tied directly to complex federal missions, with opportunities to influence how programs are delivered and improved.

Our teams work across cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ML, data, and modern software engineering, bringing together diverse technical capabilities to solve meaningful challenges.

You'll collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines, contribute to mission-focused initiatives, and have opportunities to expand your leadership perspective as programs and organizational needs evolve.

• Company-supported certifications aligned with current and future program work


• Career-development and leadership opportunities


• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%


• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage


• Generous PTO and paid holidays


• Home-office equipment and remote-work support


• Fitness and wellness reimbursement


• Weekly pay and team events

Work Arrangement

This position requires a hybrid work arrangement within the National Capital Region and an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Interested in leading a complex federal health mission?

We welcome applications from experienced program leaders whose backgrounds align with the position's responsibilities and requirements.

Rackner is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

As set forth in Rackner’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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