Program Manager, Public Safety Communications & Investment Analytics

corneralliance; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Alliance, a dynamic federal government–focused consulting firm, is seeking a Program Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead a national public safety communications program. You will serve as the primary government liaison, manage plans, schedules, and risks, and ensure audit-ready documentation.

This role offers remote work with occasional in-person meetings at DC headquarters and other U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience leading analytics, reporting, or data-driven programs.
• Experience as Program Manager or senior lead for strategy or decision-support.
• Experience with large-scale government programs and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance or suitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day leadership, oversight, and coordination for the Federal client’s program activities.
• Develop, maintain, and manage program plans, schedules, resources, and status reports.
• Coordinate engagement with public safety partners to gather requirements and drive outcomes.
• Lead activities to operationalize communication technologies and stakeholder workshops.
• Manage delivery of program documentation and executive summaries.
• Monitor contract performance, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies.
• Support governance through audit-ready documentation and decision rationales.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

***This role is contingent upon award***

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experiencewhile working in meaningful ways to create results for the government.We are currently seeking aProgram Managerwith10+years of experiencerequiredto join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver,growand thrive.

About the Role:

As a Program Manager supporting ourFederalgovernment client, you will be trusted to lead day-to-day execution of a national public safety communications program, serving as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders on planning, execution, and issue resolution. You will manage program plans, schedules, and status reporting while coordinating engagement across mission units, technical SMEs, and public safety partners to keep the program on track andaudit-ready.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provideday‑to‑dayleadership, oversight, and coordination for all tasks supporting the Federal client’s program activities, serving as the primary interface with Government stakeholders for planning, execution, and issue resolution

• Develop,maintain, and manage program plans, schedules, resource allocations, and status reports to ensuretimelyand effective delivery of programobjectivesacross multi-state and national public safety communications initiatives

• Coordinate engagement with local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal public safety partners to gather operational requirements,facilitatetechnical discussions, and document actionable outcomes for improving first responder communications capabilities

• Lead and support activities related to operationalizing communication technologies, including facilitating stakeholder workshops, synthesizing field input, and integrating operational needs into programdecision‑making

• Manage and support development and delivery ofhigh‑qualityprogram documentation, including briefings, reports, project plans, decision packages, andexecutive‑levelsummaries

• Maintain effective coordination across mission units, technical SMEs, and external partners to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and support integrated program execution

• Support governance processes by preparing program artifacts,maintainingaudit‑readydocumentation, tracking action items, and documenting programmatic decisions and rationales

• Monitor contract performance,identifyrisks or emerging challenges, recommend mitigation strategies, and support continuous improvement across program activities

• Carry out ourCommitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with occasional in-person meetings at headquarters locations in Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including managing or leading analytics, reporting, or data-driven programs

• Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager or senior lead for strategy, investment, or decision-support efforts

• Demonstrated relevant experience overseeinglarge scale program support services contracts

• Demonstrated relevant knowledge and experience with a multi-state and/or national public safety communications program or project

• Demonstrated relevant history of direct engagement with local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal public safety on advanced topics related to operationalizing communication technologies and actionable outcomes for improving first responder operational capabilities

• Demonstrated experience in advanced research methodologies andexpertiseby coordinating user experience testing, beta trials, and controlled introduction trials, as directed, in support of product innovation updates and/or investment activities

• Experience overseeing scope, schedule, and delivery of complex work

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership

• Experience supporting federal government programs or large, multi-stakeholder initiatives

• US citizenshipor permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience supporting investment planning or prioritization efforts

• Experience leading advisoryor engagementteams

• Demonstrated subject matterexpertisesupporting complex federal programs

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodationin order toapply for a position with CornerAllianceplease call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Corner Allianceparticipatesin theE-verifyprogram and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $50,000- $100,000 annually

The estimate displayedrepresentsthe typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used todetermineyour actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, andcomparisonto other employees already in this role.