Program Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

The Program Manager is a full-time, salaried role responsible for the overall management and execution of government contracts. This position is integral to ensuring that all contract activities are performed in line with federal guidelines and agency-specific procedures. The Program Manager acts as a liaison between the government, its contractors, and internal teams, providing strategic direction, coordinating resources, and driving continuous improvement in contract performance. In this capacity, the manager is expected to proactively identify risks, facilitate cross-functional communication, and deliver measurable improvements in program execution while ensuring compliance with IRS policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the IRS contracting officers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), and contractor teams, ensuring that all contractual terms and performance metrics are met.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive project and contract plans—including schedule, cost, quality, and risk management—to ensure successful delivery of contract deliverables.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with IRS guidelines and federal regulations, reviewing progress reports and conducting periodic audits of contract activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (technical, financial, and operational) to resolve issues, drive improvements, and align project objectives with IRS strategic priorities.
• Facilitate change control processes by evaluating and documenting modifications in scope, schedule, or budget and ensuring that all changes receive proper approval.
• Prepare and present regular status reports, variance analyses, and performance metrics to IRS leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all contract-related documentation, records, and deliverables are maintained in strict compliance with IRS and federal contract management requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of program and/or project management experience in a government contracting environment (IRS or equivalent federal agency experience is highly desirable).
• Certifications: A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential is strongly preferred.
• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge: Proven expertise in federal contracting regulations, IRS contract management procedures, risk management, and performance measurement. Proficiency in project management tools and data analytics is essential.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are required to effectively liaise with internal teams, contractors, and IRS leadership.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain the required high-risk security clearance per IRS contract requirements.
• Additional Requirements: Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment; willingness to travel as needed.