RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide executive oversight for a multi branch federal program and establish governance for disciplined execution
- Coordinate planning, operations, and delivery across distributed teams and partner organizations
- Own program level objectives, KPIs, compliance requirements, and operational readiness
- Direct program wide change management and modernization initiatives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government and uniformed service officials
- Lead executive briefings, operational reviews, and program reporting
- Manage expectations across internal teams, agencies, contractors, and integrators
- Ensure systems, processes, and integrations meet operational requirements across user communities
- Oversee dependencies, cross functional coordination, and federal compliance structures
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain continuity
- Lead and mentor program management staff and maintain structured communication frameworks
- Establish decision protocols, escalation paths, and operational standards
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 plus years of senior leadership within federal, defense, or uniformed service environments
- Experience directing multi region or multi branch operational programs
- Proven leadership managing personnel, budgets, performance, and mission critical delivery
- Ability to engage credibly with senior government officials and interagency partners
- Strong understanding of compliance heavy environments and structured operational frameworks
- Bonus experience equivalent to O5, O6, GS 15, SES, or similar
- Background in digital transformation or systems modernization programs
- Program management certifications such as PgMP or PMP
- Familiarity with enterprise software delivery, systems integration, or case management platforms
- Understanding of federal ecosystems, contracting structures, and oversight processes
WHO YOU ARE
- A decisive operational leader who brings order, alignment, and clarity to complex programs
- Trusted by senior stakeholders and capable of guiding high visibility initiatives
- Structured, precise, and able to ensure disciplined execution across diverse organizations
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.