Senior Federal Programs Manager for Multimillion-Dollar Contracts

Strativia; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training programs

Job summary

Strativia in Albany, Oregon is seeking a Program Manager to oversee contract operations across a geographically dispersed workforce, ensure compliance, and manage large federal programs.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with government stakeholders, monitor budgets and performance, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of federal program leadership, PMP preferred, and a proven track record delivering complex, high-stakes initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years managing multimillion-dollar research, development, demonstration, or commercial programs.
• 5+ years supervising diverse, distributed workforces across multiple locations.
• Experience managing large federal contracts or similarly complex technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of program management, financial oversight, workforce planning, and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management of contract activities, personnel, and performance.
• Serve as the senior contractor representative and primary management contact for government stakeholders.
• Oversee program planning, staffing, resource allocation, and daily operations across multiple locations.
• Manage multimillion-dollar programs while ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, and performance standards.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, and technical personnel.
• Develop and implement program management strategies, performance metrics, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program budgets, financial performance, staffing levels, and resource utilization.
• Identify program risks, resolve operational challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with government representatives to execute authorized technical direction and ensure successful contract performance.
• Prepare and present program updates, performance reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and government officials.
• Oversee transition activities and maintain continuity of operations during contract performance.
• Ensure timely completion of contract deliverables and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Resource planning

Risk management

Cross-location coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

Strativia in Albany, Oregon is seeking a Program Manager to oversee contract operations across a geographically dispersed workforce, ensure compliance, and manage large federal programs.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with government stakeholders, monitor budgets and performance, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of federal program leadership, PMP preferred, and a proven track record delivering complex, high-stakes initiatives.