Senior Federal Program Manager - NOAA Contract

Talantir; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a highly visible NOAA program. This role serves as the primary contract representative responsible for the overall coordination, management, and successful execution of the contract.

The PM oversees contractor personnel, ensures NOAA policies are followed, and maintains regular communication with NOAA leadership regarding performance, staffing, and deliverables. Opportunity contingent on award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, science management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex federal programs or contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and NOAA.
• Provide oversight and coordination of contractor personnel assignments and performance.
• Manage staffing, leave coordination, telework tracking, and personnel support activities.
• Conduct regular meetings with the COR to review program status, risks, and upcoming activities.
• Ensure contract deliverables are completed on schedule and meet NOAA quality standards.
• Coordinate across administrative, financial, grants, outreach, and compliance functions.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Ensure contractor compliance with NOAA security, IT, and administrative requirements.

Skills

Program management

Federal contracts

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a highly visible NOAA program. This role serves as the primary contract representative responsible for the overall coordination, management, and successful execution of the contract.

The PM oversees contractor personnel, ensures NOAA policies are followed, and maintains regular communication with NOAA leadership regarding performance, staffing, and deliverables. Opportunity contingent on award.