GSA Program Manager

Please note: This role is contingent upon contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise,agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.  

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and direction for a government contract, ensuring delivery of program objectives, compliance with federal requirements, and alignment with agency mission goals. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, and performance while serving as the primary point of contact between the government client and the contractor’s leadership team.  

Job Location-Must be able to go on-site 5 days a week to the client's office in Washington, DC. Hybrid work flexibility may be available after the first90 days.

What You Will Do:  

• Lead program planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with government contract requirements, milestones, and performance standards.  

• Oversee program operations including staffing, task management, resource allocation, and subcontractor coordination.  

• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, plans, schedules, and performance tracking tools; ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables.  

• Manage program budgets, cost controls, and financial reporting in alignment with contract guidelines.  

• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact program success.  

• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations, security requirements, and quality standards.  

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, technical leaders, and contract staff.  

• Prepare and deliver program status briefings, reports, and metrics to government stakeholders and internal leadership.  

What You Will Bring With You: 

• Must be a US citizen

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.) as this work is for a federal contract, and laws do apply.

• Bachelor’s degreein relevant fields (eg.Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science)

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).  

• 7+ years of Project management experience supporting a Federal Agency

What We Would Like You To Bring With You: 

• Active GSA government clearance  

• Experience supporting large GSA IT Contracts is highly preferred

• MastersDegree preferred in relevant fields (eg.Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science)

• Experience supporting federal procurement activities 

• Demonstrated experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into digital modernization programs, including assessing feasibility, risks, governance implications, and resource needs. 

• Ability to translate government mission needs into AI-enabled solutions, working with technical teams to define scope, requirements, and success criteria. 

• Experience leading distributed or remote teams.

Professional Skills:

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business. 

• Organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [email protected] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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