Aquia - Program Manager
Requirements
• You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, currently residing in the US, and able to obtain Public Trust clearance. • 8+ years of program or project management experience in federal IT contractingPMP, PgMP, CSM, or equivalent program management certification • Direct experience supporting CMS programs required • Demonstrated experience owning contract performance on a federal program- including COR relationships, deliverables, and CPARS • Experience managing teams of 20+ people, including subcontractors or matrixed staff • Proven track record managing program budgets and burn rate in a T&M or fixed-price federal contract environment • Experience negotiating scope changes and contract modifications with government clients • Domain Knowledge • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract vehicle structures (IDIQ, BPA, T&M, FFP) • Familiarity with federal IT compliance frameworks: FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP concepts • Exposure to digital modernization, cloud modernization, or cybersecurity programs preferred • Understanding of federal program reporting requirements (status reports, CDRLs, deliverable tracking) • Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to translate technical delivery status into executive-level narratives • Strong judgment in ambiguous situations; knows when to escalate, when to decide, and when to involve others • Organized and detail-oriented without losing sight of the strategic picture • Comfortable managing conflict- with clients, subcontractors, and internal team members- professionally and effectively • Collaborative partner to Aquia project managers, technical leads, and internal operations • Familiarity with Medicare parts A/B/C/DExperience with agile delivery in a federal context (SAFe, Scrum, or hybrid) • Familiarity with Aquia's core practice areas: security, compliance, engineering, and UX/UI • Experience supporting agency-wide programs with multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams • $160,000—$195,000 USD
Responsibilities
• Contract Performance & Delivery Oversight • Serve as the accountable lead for all contract deliverables, milestones, and performance outcomes • Maintain a strategic contract roadmap aligned to the client's mission priorities and evolving needs • Own the program risk register, integrating inputs from project and product leads; ensure risks are identified, tracked, and actively mitigated • Oversee program budget and burn rate; proactively flag variances and model corrective actions • Monitor contract health against PWS/SOW requirements; escalate issues before they become findings • Client Relationships & Stakeholder Management • Act as Aquia's primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and key government stakeholders • Build and maintain strategic relationships across the client organization, including leadership levels above the day-to-day POC • Negotiate scope, timelines, and contract adjustments with the customer as program conditions evolve • Lead CPARS preparation and manage the formal performance evaluation process • Represent Aquia with credibility during audits, reviews, and executive touchpoints • Reporting & Communication • Produce and own monthly Program Status Reports (internal and external), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic framing • Fulfill all program-level reporting requirements as defined in the contract PWS/SOW • Serve as incident response communications lead, coordinating Aquia's response posture and stakeholder notifications • Act as the final internal and client-facing escalation point for program issues • Staffing & Team Leadership • Define roles and responsibilities across the program team, including subcontractors • Manage subcontractor relationships: performance, deliverables, and compliance with contract terms • Own onboarding and offboarding for all program personnelAddress issues in partnership with Project Managers; create conditions for team performance and retention • Partner with Aquia recruiting and hiring managers on backfill and growth hiring for your program • Business Development & Organic Growth • Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities within your portfolio; document and communicate white space to Aquia business development leadership • Contribute to proposal efforts and past performance write-ups tied to your program • Represent Aquia's capabilities in client conversations in a way that positions the firm for expanded work
Benefits
• Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid) • Employee stock plan • 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max) • Generous PTO package • Personal training and development budget • Stay in touch
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