Senior Federal Programs Manager

The Building People; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead a team delivering onsite government support across multiple locations, including Billings, MT, Huron, SD, Fort Peck, MT, and Bismarck, ND. You will partner with senior government leaders to shape strategy and execute program plans.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years with the federal government or partners and 5+ years in project management and personnel leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience managing Department of Commerce contracts a plus.
• Experience with Predictive Index a plus.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work, train staff, and ensure quality deliverables within contract timelines.
• Interface between government personnel and work teams.
• Coordinate departments to meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Communicate with customers to arrange meetings and discuss schedule issues.
• Recruiting and hiring for the project; staff management.
• Coordinate with staff and subcontractors on schedules and problems.
• Inform customers regularly about program status.
• Provide updates to management on status and issues.
• Forecast delays and develop alternate plans.
• Perform related duties and demonstrate program profitability and cost awareness.
• Build and maintain client relationships based on credibility and trust.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Microsoft Office Suite

DoC contracts experience

Predictive Index experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

10+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Predictive Index

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead a team delivering onsite government support across multiple locations, including Billings, MT, Huron, SD, Fort Peck, MT, and Bismarck, ND. You will partner with senior government leaders to shape strategy and execute program plans.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years with the federal government or partners and 5+ years in project management and personnel leadership.