IDIQ Program Manager

Groundswell•Washington DC, DC

5d•$133,407 - $229,455•Onsite

About The Position

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results . Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace ? Join us, where w e’ll make a greater impact together. We are seeking a senior IDIQ Program Manager / Director to lead and oversee a high-visibility DIA Human Capital Management System (HCMS) program within the Intelligence Community. This individual will have end-to-end responsibility for program execution across multiple task orders, ensuring strong governance, contract compliance, risk management, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate brings deep experience running federal government programs, demonstrates sound judgment in complex environments, and consistently drives execution through proactive leadership, accountability, and disciplined program management. This role requires the ability to operate independently, anticipate challenges, and maintain momentum across a dynamic, multi-stakeholder program. This position requires a regular onsite presence in a SCIF environment to support mission needs, with limited flexibility for remote work when appropriate.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required per contract requirements
Active TS/SCI clearance required; SCI strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
15+ years supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community programs
10+ years in program management or senior leadership roles
Demonstrated experience managing complex federal contracts and multiple workstreams
Strong understanding of federal contracting, compliance, and risk management
Proven ability to maintain program momentum in complex, fast-paced environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DIA programs
Experience with Human Capital Management (HCM) systems
Workday implementation or operational experience
PMP or equivalent program management certification

Responsibilities

Lead overall program execution and governance across multiple task orders
Operationalize IDIQ contract requirements, performance standards, and delivery expectations
Establish and maintain program cadence, reporting, and performance metrics
Ensure schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables remain aligned with contract requirements
Ensure full compliance with contract terms, DIA policies, and Intelligence Community security requirements
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect program outcomes
Monitor performance across teams and partners, ensuring commitments are met
Surface issues with clarity and provide actionable recommendations for resolution
Serve as the senior program interface with DIA stakeholders
Facilitate structured discussions on priorities, dependencies, risks, and program direction
Provide informed guidance and recommendations to support government decision-making
Build and maintain trusted relationships through consistent, high-quality delivery
Oversee execution across multiple concurrent task orders
Align task order leadership, technical teams, and partners to shared objectives
Ensure effective coordination of reporting, deliverables, and staffing activities
Lead subcontractor and vendor performance management
Support identification and shaping of follow-on work and program expansion opportunities
Partner with internal leadership to ensure continuity and long-term program success
Contribute to proposal development and solution shaping as needed