Federal Compliance Project Manager

Information Systems & Networks Corporation•Washington, DC

About The Position

ISN is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a federal Drug and Alcohol Compliance Audit Program. The role provides overall program leadership, coordinates nationwide compliance audit activities, supervises contractor personnel, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality services in accordance with federal regulations and contract requirements. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact between the contractor and federal government representatives, directs audit planning and execution, oversees multidisciplinary teams, manages program logistics and resources, and monitors compliance with applicable regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655. The role also oversees audit reports and other contractual deliverables, coordinates technical assistance and training, maintains quality assurance processes, tracks performance and budgets, mitigates operational risks, and recommends process improvements. The position requires a bachelor's degree or an accepted equivalent combination of education, certifications, and progressively responsible program management experience. A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen, pass required background and suitability reviews, and be willing to travel domestically as necessary.

Requirements

At least five years of experience managing federal government contracts, compliance programs, audit operations, or similarly complex professional services programs.
Experience overseeing geographically dispersed personnel and coordinating multi-location program activities.
Experience managing regulatory compliance audits, inspections, assessments, or quality assurance programs.
Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams, including technical specialists, auditors, and administrative personnel.
Experience managing federal contract deliverables, performance metrics, schedules, budgets, and reporting requirements.
Experience communicating with federal government representatives and resolving programmatic or operational challenges.
Strong knowledge of federal contract management principles, program operations, and performance oversight.
Working knowledge of federal drug and alcohol testing regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655, or demonstrated ability to manage programs governed by comparable federal regulatory requirements.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple concurrent audit activities across geographically dispersed locations.
Strong leadership, personnel management, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to develop and implement quality control procedures, risk mitigation strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and project management or tracking tools.
Ability to analyze program performance data, prepare management reports, and communicate findings to government stakeholders.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must successfully pass required background investigations and suitability determinations.
Willingness to travel domestically as necessary to support program operations, audits, meetings, and training activities.
Must demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, confidentiality, and attention to detail when handling sensitive compliance information.
Ability to work collaboratively with government personnel, subcontractors, auditors, and other program stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines in a dynamic federal contracting environment.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Criminal Justice, Transportation Management, or a related field; equivalent combinations of relevant education, professional certifications, and progressively responsible program management experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DOT, FTA, or other federal transportation safety and regulatory compliance programs.
Familiarity with federally mandated drug and alcohol testing programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor and federal government representatives regarding program operations, performance, and deliverables.
Manage the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of nationwide drug and alcohol compliance audits of recipients, contractors, and service agents.
Oversee auditors, subject matter experts, and administrative support personnel to ensure consistent and effective program execution.
Monitor audit activities for compliance with applicable federal regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655.
Coordinate audit logistics, personnel assignments, travel requirements, and resource allocation.
Oversee preparation, quality review, and timely submission of audit reports, corrective action documentation, and other contractual deliverables.
Coordinate technical assistance, training, conferences, and specialized compliance support services as required.
Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of program deliverables.
Track program performance, schedules, staffing, budgets, and contractual requirements, and identify and mitigate operational risks.
Conduct program meetings, provide performance updates, and recommend process improvements to government stakeholders.
Ensure contractor personnel maintain required qualifications, training, and readiness for their assigned responsibilities.