Program Manager

***This role is contingent upon award*** 

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Program Manager with 10+ years of experience required to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.  

About the Role: 

As a Program Manager supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to lead day-to-day execution of a national public safety communications program, serving as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders on planning, execution, and issue resolution. You will manage program plans, schedules, and status reporting while coordinating engagement across mission units, technical SMEs, and public safety partners to keep the program on track and audit-ready.  

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):  

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, oversight, and coordination for all tasks supporting the Federal client’s program activities, serving as the primary interface with Government stakeholders for planning, execution, and issue resolution 

• Develop, maintain, and manage program plans, schedules, resource allocations, and status reports to ensure timely and effective delivery of program objectives across multi-state and national public safety communications initiatives 

• Coordinate engagement with local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal public safety partners to gather operational requirements, facilitate technical discussions, and document actionable outcomes for improving first responder communications capabilities 

• Lead and support activities related to operationalizing communication technologies, including facilitating stakeholder workshops, synthesizing field input, and integrating operational needs into program decision‑making 

• Manage and support development and delivery of high‑quality program documentation, including briefings, reports, project plans, decision packages, and executive‑level summaries 

• Maintain effective coordination across mission units, technical SMEs, and external partners to ensure alignment, resolve issues, and support integrated program execution 

• Support governance processes by preparing program artifacts, maintaining audit‑ready documentation, tracking action items, and documenting programmatic decisions and rationales 

• Monitor contract performance, identify risks or emerging challenges, recommend mitigation strategies, and support continuous improvement across program activities 

• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive 

Location: 

You will work as part of a primarily remote team, with occasional in-person meetings at headquarters locations in Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or Boulder, CO. 

Required Experience/Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including managing or leading analytics, reporting, or data-driven programs 

• Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager or senior lead for strategy, investment, or decision-support efforts 

• Demonstrated relevant experience overseeing large scale program support services contracts 

• Demonstrated relevant knowledge and experience with a multi-state and/or national public safety communications program or project 

• Demonstrated relevant history of direct engagement with local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal public safety on advanced topics related to operationalizing communication technologies and actionable outcomes for improving first responder operational capabilities 

• Demonstrated experience in advanced research methodologies and expertise by coordinating user experience testing, beta trials, and controlled introduction trials, as directed, in support of product innovation updates and/or investment activities 

• Experience overseeing scope, schedule, and delivery of complex work 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership 

• Experience supporting federal government programs or large, multi-stakeholder initiatives 

• US citizenship or permanent resident and the ability to pass public trust clearance or suitability 

Preferred Experience/Skills: 

• Experience supporting investment planning or prioritization efforts 

• Experience leading advisory or engagement teams 

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise supporting complex federal programs 

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues. 

About Us: 

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.  

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email [email protected]. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. 

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more. 

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Salary: 

Approximate Salary Estimate: $50,000- $100,000 annually 

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.