Federal Delivery Manager

Thunder•Remote US, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Thunder Federal is seeking a Federal Delivery Manager who is a blend of operator, relationship builder, and growth driver. This role involves owning the entire delivery lifecycle of federal engagements, from contract award to value realization, with rewards tied to engagement expansion and closing new business. This is an executive-facing role accountable for client outcomes, scope integrity, and building long-term agency partnerships. The ideal candidate understands federal agency procurement processes, success metrics, and stakeholder navigation within government program management. Thunder Federal is a growth-stage federal practice looking for someone who wants to build and expand the company's footprint across the federal civilian and defense sectors.

Requirements

5+ years of delivery or program management experience on federal government contracts or programs.
Direct experience managing federal client relationships at the COR, Program Manager, or SES level.
Familiarity with federal acquisition frameworks: FAR/DFARS, IDIQ/BPA/GWACs, and common contract types (T&M, FFP, CPFF).
Track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs in government environments.
Strong executive presence and ability to manage difficult conversations with federal clients proactively.
Experience identifying and advancing expansion opportunities within active engagements.
Willingness to travel for program reviews, kickoffs, and BD activities (estimated 5-30%).
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Active or current federal security clearance (Secret or above).
Experience with DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal civilian agency programs.
Background in technology modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise IT programs.
PMP, FAC-P/PM, or equivalent federal program management certification.
Experience supporting or leading proposal development for federal task orders or prime contracts.
Familiarity with Salesforce or other Software-as-a-Service platforms.

Responsibilities

Serve as the client-facing delivery lead on active federal engagements, accountable for outcomes, timelines, and trust.
Own the delivery relationship with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), Program Managers, and agency executives.
Navigate federal contracting environments (IDIQ task orders, BPA calls, T&M and FFP structures) and ensure delivery aligns with contract requirements.
Maintain delivery quality within environments subject to FedRAMP, FISMA, and ATO constraints.
Identify expansion opportunities within active engagements and collaborate with the BD team to advance them.
Build and maintain relationships with agency stakeholders to generate referrals and follow-on work.
Participate in capture and proposal activities for new task orders and recompetes on managed accounts.
Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within scope, and at target margin.
Confirm agency readiness, defined acceptance criteria, and stakeholder alignment before work commences.
Monitor burn rate versus progress, identify risks early, and manage mitigation through resolution.
Uphold scope governance and change control discipline specific to federal contracting.
Define measurable success metrics tied to agency mission outcomes.
Lead business value discussions connecting delivery outputs to agency strategic goals.
Own risk identification and mitigation planning, including security, compliance, and political risks.
Validate that execution aligns with promised outcomes.
Monitor stakeholder sentiment at all levels and act on early signals.
Lead or participate in executive briefings, program reviews, and QBRs.
Consider the broader agency relationship and Thunder's long-term positioning beyond the current task order.
Strengthen client accounts throughout the engagement.