Program Manager Part-Time

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Program Manager Job Description

USFS is an ISO 9001 management consulting firm with headquarters in the National Capital Region and offices and staff in 12 US states.  USFS staff average 10+ years of professional experience, over 80 percent of our staff have bachelor’s degrees, and over half have advanced degrees in business and technology. USFS was founded in 2010 and provides financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have prior experience in both program management and team management.

Program Manager Responsibilities

  • Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
  • Developing new processes to support the strategic direction of the program.
  • Creating and managing long-term goals.
  • Liaison with key Government stakeholders
  • Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.
  • Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
  • Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.
  • Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
  • Ensuring goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.
  • Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
  • Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
  • Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
  • Analyzing program risks.
  • Mentoring and coaching of junior members of team

Job Location: Remote, Must be located in the Washington, DC area.

Program Manager Requirements

  • Master's degree in business or related field.
  • PMP Certification preferred
  • DHS experience required
  • Minimum ten (10) years experience.
  • At least 5 years of direct supervision of a government financial support program is required.
  • Proven experience in program management.
  • Proven stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven experience managing a team.
  • Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Understanding of project management.
  • Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance.
  • Employer matching 401K plan.
  • PTO
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Additionally voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.
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