Program Manager - Level V

Program Manager - Level V

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X Inc. Herndon, Virginia, United States. Part-Time Executive/Management.

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X is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to provide leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction in support of complex federal and environmental programs. This role serves as the primary leadership interface for program execution and is responsible for managing technical, operational, administrative, and staffing activities to ensure successful contract performance.

This position is the senior lead managing contractor‑delivered general support services for DOE Hanford Field Office (HFO). The role ensures high‑quality execution of administrative, technical, engineering, project management, safety, environmental and oversight support functions to meet DOE’s regulatory, operational and mission objectives for the Hanford Site.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader with experience managing large‑scale federal, DOE, environmental, nuclear, or similarly complex programs, with exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, competing priorities, and evolving operational requirements.

Location: Richland, WA (Onsite at Hanford Field Office).
Job Type: Part‑time.
Security Clearance: DOE Public Trust.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive program or project management experience supporting Federal Government, DOE, environmental remediation, nuclear operations, construction management, or similar complex programs.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, operational performance, budgets, schedules, staffing, and contract deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex contracts or programs involving technical, operational, and administrative oversight.
• Experience supporting deactivation, decommissioning, demolition, remediation (DD&R), environmental cleanup, nuclear operations, mission support services, or related federal programs preferred.
• Knowledge of project management principles, risk management, performance metrics, and operational planning.
• Experience managing large multi‑million budgets and associated accounting, audits, and financial controls.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefings, and executive‑level communications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or relevant DOE/federal certifications preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Public Trust security clearance.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management for program operations, technical performance, and administrative activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership regarding program performance and operational activities.
• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution of program objectives, deliverables, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Develop and manage staffing plans, work plans, resource allocations, budgets, schedules, and operational priorities.
• Monitor program performance metrics and implement corrective actions, process improvements, and risk mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, safety standards, quality assurance requirements, and applicable federal regulations.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports, performance updates, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Coordinate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and government representatives to support successful program execution.
• Foster a culture…