Federal Government Program Management Specialist

1 day ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Blue Water Thinking Full time
Job Overview

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced Program Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The successful candidate will leverage best practices from the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA) to provide solutions to organizational challenges and contribute to the implementation of strategic initiatives.

The SME will work closely with government mission owners to assess capability gaps and develop mission needs, and will be responsible for establishing foundational resources that the VA can leverage to produce desired outcomes and contribute towards achieving program goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government program management, with experience working at the GS-14 level or higher. They will also have expertise in establishing a Program Management Office, including processes and governance structure, and will be able to manage a government program, ensuring effective project oversight and delivering solutions aligned with mission needs.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, and will be able to work effectively in a team environment. They will also be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate implementation of PMIAA standards, policies, and guidelines to improve agency performance.
  • Establish foundational resources that VA can leverage to produce desired outcomes and contribute towards achieving program goals and objectives.
  • Strengthen P/PM capabilities by driving training, education, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Leverage experience in the following areas to provide consultation and develop support resources:
    • Working with government mission owners in performing capability gap assessments and developing mission needs.
    • Assessing alternative solutions and developing government program requirements.
    • Working with government cost and budget personnel in developing budget and lifecycle cost estimates.
    • Working with government contract officers in acquiring products or services in support of a government program.
  • Direct the activities of staff on specific tasks related to the designated field or discipline; mentor and provide guidance to junior staff.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of contract activities to ensure they meet client requirements and objectives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies and enhancing program delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience in government program management.
  • 5+ years of experience working at the GS-14 level or higher.
  • Experience working with mission owners or executive sponsors in assessing capability gaps and mission needs, setting strategic goals, and establishing solutions.
  • Experience in establishing a Program Management Office, including processes and governance structure.
  • Experience managing a government program, ensuring effective project oversight (of cost, schedule, and performance) and delivering solutions aligned with mission needs.
  • Expert familiarity with Industry project management processes, including Lifecycle Management techniques – i.e., Phases, Gate Reviews, Requirements Development, Cost Estimating, Scheduling.
  • Experience managing teams to execute strategic goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a related field.
  • Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) for Program and Project Managers (P/PM) or Program Management Professional (PMP).
  • Familiarity PMIAA standards and other mandates governing Federal Project Management.
  • Experience with Agile project development methodology.

Eligibility

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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