Senior Program Manager

Jobtailor; White Oak (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior leader to oversee a portfolio of federal records management contracts, driving modernization and execution. You will guide staff, ensure delivery health, and translate complex compliance needs for federal clients.

The role requires 10+ years of federal program experience, PMP or progress toward it, and strong communication for executive briefings. Independent, proactive work is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 6 years managing federal programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal government contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of federal records management requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of how records management intersects with ERM/EHR platforms.
• PMP certification or active progress toward PMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead, modernize, and grow a portfolio of federal records management contracts.
• Accountable for contract execution, portfolio performance, client confidence, and staff performance.
• Stabilizes and improves contract and portfolio performance using disciplined program management practices.
• Maintains a portfolio-level view of delivery health, including priorities, resources, and financial performance.
• Earns trusted‑advisor status with federal clients by translating records and compliance requirements.
• Expands contract portfolio and helps bring in new contracts through consultative engagement.
• Modernizes records management delivery by integrating NARA requirements and performance analytics.
• Builds a high‑performing team culture with clear roles, effective communication, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Federal contracts

PMP certification

FOIA & Privacy Act knowledge

eDiscovery concepts

Executive briefing

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, information management, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, modernize, and grow a portfolio of federal records management contracts.
• Accountable for contract execution, portfolio performance, client confidence, and staff performance.
• Stabilizes and improves contract and portfolio performance using disciplined program management practices.
• Maintains a portfolio-level view of delivery health, including priorities, resources, and financial performance.
• Earns trusted‑advisor status with federal clients by translating records and compliance requirements.
• Expands contract portfolio and helps bring in new contracts through consultative engagement.
• Modernizes records management delivery by integrating NARA requirements and performance analytics.
• Builds a high‑performing team culture with clear roles, effective communication, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information management, library/information science, records management, public administration, legal studies, data management, information systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 6 years managing federal programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal government contracts.
• Experience applying portfolio management practices.
• PMP certification, or active progress toward PMP.
• Strong working knowledge of federal records management requirements.
• Working knowledge of FOIA and Privacy Act operations.
• Working knowledge of litigation support or eDiscovery concepts.
• Demonstrated understanding of how records management intersects with ERM/EHR platforms.
• Proven consultative client presence with the ability to brief executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.