Program Manager

program manager

company: quanta government solutions

location: remote (must reside within commuting distance of greater aiken, sc area)

we are seeking an experienced program manager to lead the savannah river site federal portfolio for quanta government solutions (qgs) in aiken, sc. This role is accountable for program p&l, client satisfaction, and compliance within qgs’s acquire–comply–execute model. The program manager drives pursuit conversion, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement to support qgs’s long‑term growth objectives. Regular travel to federal project sites, vendors, suppliers, operating companies, and partners is required, and frequent in‑person meetings (often more than once per week) are expected.

• serve as the primary liaison between the organization and key stakeholders, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships for long‑term program success.
• support the construction operations team and provide strategic advice, partner in monthly progress review, and stay familiar with required reports.
• support communication and details for the budget, schedule, and scope of projects while assisting with required documentation. Own program‑level financial performance, including backlog, margin, risk, and cashflow.
• guide project level movement between gates only after required compliance artifacts are complete.
• lead planning and strategy of federal programs to ensure alignment with mission objectives, regulatory requirements, and providing necessary support to project management.
• establish/support integrated program teams (ipts) that include operations, safety/quality, finance, supply chain, cyber/it, and compliance representatives.
• drive alignment, resource allocation, and lessons‑learned sharing across all active projects.
• proactively identify and resolve program risks, issues, and bottlenecks in collaboration with doe representatives and internal teams.
• maintain a comprehensive understanding of federal policies, procedures, and priorities to effectively support client missions and program initiatives.
• ensure all programs comply with federal and corporate governance requirements, including far/dfars flow‑downs, dcaa‑auditable cost tracking, nist 800‑171 and cui controls, and iso 9001 continuous improvement inputs.
• maintain program awareness and regularly report project status to leadership on regional goals.
• represent the organization at client meetings, briefings, and site visits throughout the site location.
• draft reports, presentations, and briefings for executive leadership and federal partners.
• support proposal development, contract negotiations, and compliance tracking related to doe‑funded projects.
• perform other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of experience in program management with a strong focus on federal government relationships, including significant engagement with the department of energy.
• equivalent combination of education and significant field experience may be considered.
• proven ability to build and sustain professional relationships with senior‑level government officials and internal stakeholders.
• exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• experience in matrix organizations with functional oversight (finance, safety/quality, hr, compliance).
• strong knowledge of doe operations, program expectations, and federal acquisition processes.
• ability to travel regularly to local partner sites, teaming events, conferences, and other locations as needed.
• bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, engineering, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred).
• pmp or similar certification is a plus (pmp required within 12 months of hire).

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