Senior Federal Programs Lead: Change, Delivery & Growth

MSAG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid benefits

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

MicroSystems Automation Group (MSAG) seeks a resilient, high-EQ Program Manager to lead and rebuild a key technical contract by establishing trust and guiding a specialized engineering team.

The ideal candidate has an engineering or scientific background, excels in change management, and can align scope with contract deliverables. This role focuses on transparency, risk management, and execution excellence in complex federal programs.

Qualifications

• Residency & Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required; ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust clearance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science.
• Certifications: PMP, PfMP, PgMP or equivalent program management certification required.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive federal technical program management experience, with account turnaround or crisis/change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder alignment with transparent reporting and high-accountability delivery cadences.
• Clarify, align, and manage contract scope with customer stakeholders.
• Identify operational, technical, or relational risks early and drive root-cause problem solving.
• Lead, mentor, and realign a dedicated engineering team to MSAG standards.
• Establish performance metrics and clear career paths to bolster morale and accountability.
• Develop concise Monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) for MSAG leadership and customer reps.

Skills

Relationship recovery

Boundary setting

Emotional intelligence

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/math/science

Job description

MicroSystems Automation Group (MSAG) seeks a resilient, high-EQ Program Manager to lead and rebuild a key technical contract by establishing trust and guiding a specialized engineering team.

The ideal candidate has an engineering or scientific background, excels in change management, and can align scope with contract deliverables. This role focuses on transparency, risk management, and execution excellence in complex federal programs.