Federal Program Manager

Company Description

Strategic Solutions International (SSI) is an SBA 8(a) Certified firm offering expertise in Information Technology, Management Consulting, Engineering, Organizational Development, and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) services. Recognized as a trusted partner, SSI collaborates with government agencies and industry clients to deliver innovative solutions. Our experienced team excels in meeting client needs and surpassing expectations through high-quality service and strategic partnerships.

Program Manager – Federal Government Contracts

Location: Hybrid / Remote / Onsite as Required

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience Level: Senior Leadership

Clearance: Preferred or Ability to Obtain

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished and results-driven Program Manager with extensive federal government contracting experience to lead complex, multi-million-dollar programs across multiple agencies and contract vehicles. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven history of managing large-scale federal portfolios, overseeing cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical initiatives.

This role requires an elite-level professional capable of managing programs exceeding $200M in total contract value while maintaining compliance, profitability, client satisfaction, and high-performing team operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale federal government programs and contracts with combined budgets exceeding $200 million

• Manage multiple simultaneous contracts, task orders, and subcontractor relationships across federal agencies

• Provide executive-level leadership for program operations, staffing, budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning

• Direct and mentor teams of 20+ personnel including Project Managers, Analysts, Technical Leads, Consultants, and Administrative Staff

• Serve as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, CORs, COs, executive leadership, and teaming partners

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, federal acquisition regulations, labor categories, contract deliverables, and performance standards

• Develop and manage program budgets, burn rates, forecasting models, and financial reporting

• Drive operational efficiency, process improvement initiatives, and KPI performance metrics

• Lead program kickoff meetings, executive briefings, status reporting, and stakeholder communications

• Oversee resource planning, staffing strategies, onboarding, workforce development, and performance management

• Manage subcontractor performance, vendor relationships, and teaming agreements

• Ensure successful execution of project schedules, deliverables, SLAs, and customer expectations

• Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational and financial exposure

• Support business development efforts including proposal development, capture management, staffing plans, and transition activities

• Maintain high customer satisfaction while ensuring contract profitability and operational success

• Utilize enterprise tools such as Unanet, MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, Salesforce, or similar platforms for reporting and program oversight

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field

• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is REQUIRED and candidates without an active PMP certification will not be considered

• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing federal government contracts and enterprise-level programs

• Demonstrated experience managing programs and portfolios exceeding $200 million in total contract value

• Proven leadership experience overseeing teams of 20 or more employees across multiple functional areas

• Extensive knowledge of federal contracting processes, compliance standards, FAR, DFARS, and acquisition regulations

• Strong experience managing contract financials, forecasting, invoicing, budgeting, and resource allocation

• Experience working with agencies such as CDC, HHS, USAID, DoD, USDA, DHS, VA, GSA, or similar federal entities preferred

• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills

• Strong ability to manage high-pressure environments with multiple competing priorities

• Experience leading remote, hybrid, and geographically dispersed teams

• Demonstrated success in customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Security Clearance preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred

• Experience supporting large IDIQs, GWACs, BPAs, and multi-award contract vehicles

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certifications highly desirable

• Experience supporting international programs, public health initiatives, IT modernization, or enterprise operations preferred

• Prior experience in proposal management, capture strategy, and business development initiatives

• • Knowledge of government invoicing systems including WAWF, IPP, or similar platforms preferred