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Job Posting Title
Senior Program Manager
Date
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
City
Arlington
State
VA
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

This position is contingent upon contract award, and employment will be finalized once the project is officially awarded to our organization.

Maximus is a leading provider of technology, consulting, and program services to government agencies. We deliver leading-edge digital solutions through our Technology Consulting Services (TCS) division using Advanced Analytics (AI, ML, RPA), Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solutions, DevSecOps, Human Centered Design, and advanced cloud platforms.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a fast-paced, mission-critical national security mission. The Program Manager will provide leadership and responsible project/program direction through the successful performance of a variety of detailed, diverse elements of IT project management, including but not limited to operations and maintenance, technology modernization, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

This role serves as a central point of contact, coordinating the efforts of all associated team members, subcontractors, and vendors, managing all work performed for the project, and overseeing contract financials. The Program Manager assists with overcoming roadblocks that may impact project scope, costs, schedule, quality, and risks, supporting the customer to ensure a successful delivery for the customer’s mission.

The candidate will attend meetings and work on-site at the designated customer facility in the DC Metro Area or other locations as necessary. The selected candidate must be flexible and available to perform other activities as required. Periodic travel to the Maximus office in Tysons Corner, VA, for management meetings is also required.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS238, M5, Band 9
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and production of all IT support activities and resource needs, assigning duties and responsibilities to staff.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing matrixed teams.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and decision-making capabilities.
- Articulate in both written and verbal communication, effective public speaking skills.
- Engage in collaborative communications, both written and verbal, with employees, government representatives, and corporate management, including Accounting, Contracts, HR, and IT departments.
- Effectively develop and deliver monthly management and government status reports.
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. This includes conducting employee reviews and assessments, implementing performance improvement plans, etc.
- DemonstU.S.rate competence in effectively using data from project management tools to meet required project objectives and reporting requirements.
- Simultaneously plan and manage highly technical IT projects, directing the completion of tasks and achieving milestones within project constraints: scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk, within estimated time frames and budget constraints.
- Responsible for contract financial management, including completion of forecasts, monthly financial reviews, and identification and tracking of funding issues.
- Ensure compliance with contractual processes and requirements, as well as federal and state laws related to employment and hiring.
- Assist with business development efforts. 

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: 
- U. S. Citizenship is required. Green Card holders and those with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
- In addition, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a client-sponsored investigation for Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required in Management, Computer Science, or Information Systems. 
- 15+ years of experience leading large IT projects (100+ people) across various domains at an enterprise level, meeting schedule, budget, and quality objectives while managing risk.
- 5+ years of experience in IT program management.
- Experience leading IT projects within the National Security market with priority towards Homeland Security and the Department of Justice
- Experience managing teams using Agile methodologies and frameworks (Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean IT, etc.)
- Proven track record of IT modernization using cloud and/or SaaS offerings and modernization efforts
- Experience with different federal contract types such as FFP, Cost Reimbursable, T&M, and Performance-Based, both contractually and financially (tracking actual costs, EACs, and forecasting). This includes developing and presenting standard and ad hoc reports and briefings for the customer
- Experience in managing subcontractors from multiple companies
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment, requiring flexibility and excellent customer service skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Ability to work well independently or in a team setting
- Possession of Agile-related certifications.
- Experience developing positive customer business relationships and positive team member relationships.
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and ITIL v3 Foundation certified to ensure task order functions, program/project management services, performance tracking and reporting, and task order execution are conducted and managed according to industry best practices. 

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Minimum Requirements
TCS238, M5, Band 9
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
172,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
225,000.00