Remote Program Manager — Defense Operations & Performance

Maximus; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Business Manager to support the POTFF program, providing operational, financial, administrative, and stakeholder-management support to sustain SOF mission readiness and performance across multiple performance domains.

U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance are required; role is pending contract award. The position offers comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and remote-eligible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in program management or equivalent.
• Experience in budgeting, financial oversight, resource planning, procurement, and cost control.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with federal contracting and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and planning activities.
• Oversee and manage large multi-project programs including staffing and control of activities.
• Create and execute project work plans and adapt to changing requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assign responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain master resource plans and project documents.
• Baseline projects and forecast Level of Effort (LoE).
• Review deliverables before submission to management and customers.
• Apply PMI methodology and enforce project standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/management/public administration/finance

Advanced degree (MBA or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Business Manager to support the POTFF program, providing operational, financial, administrative, and stakeholder-management support to sustain SOF mission readiness and performance across multiple performance domains.

U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance are required; role is pending contract award. The position offers comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and remote-eligible work arrangements.