Program Manager - Federal (Healthcare)

RE/SPEC Inc.•Washington, DC

50d•Onsite

About The Position

RESPEC is hiring a Program Manager to support one of our federal partners in delivering a high-profile healthcare transformation initiative. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and execution of complex health-focused pilot programs that drive operational efficiency, policy innovation, and data-driven decision-making. The Program Manager will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage diverse stakeholders across government and healthcare settings, and deliver executive-level reports to leadership and congressional audiences. This position requires excellent program management discipline, policy acumen, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Requirements

10+ years of program or project management experience within healthcare, federal government, or large enterprise environments.
6+ years supporting government agencies or multi-site organizations.
Proven experience managing federally funded healthcare initiatives or value-based care programs.
Strong background in strategic planning, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale programs with overlapping deadlines and high visibility.
Proficiency in performance tracking, reporting, and documentation across multiple formats (documents, spreadsheets, presentations).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Health Administration, Policy, or a related field.
Active or obtainable Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or similar federal health systems.
Familiarity with value-based healthcare or federal pilot program implementation.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other recognized program management certification.
Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) and federal reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, initiation, management, and closeout of multi-phase federal healthcare programs.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including the Project Management Plan (PMP), schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics.
Ensure alignment with federal standards, timelines, and reporting requirements.
Direct the implementation of multiple pilot programs across clinical areas; define KPIs and establish data monitoring frameworks.
Oversee site onboarding, readiness assessments, and knowledge transfer tools supporting program scale-up.
Prepare and deliver progress reports, performance dashboards, and executive deliverables for senior leadership and congressional review.
Ensure all mandated reports and deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Support strategic communications, policy briefs, and stakeholder updates to inform decision-making.
Lead data collection, integration, and analysis efforts to evaluate program outcomes.
Create and maintain dynamic dashboards to track metrics such as cost efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care.
Serve as the central coordinator between program offices, technical teams, clinicians, and external stakeholders.
Facilitate meetings, ensure consensus, and maintain communication channels across government, healthcare, and policy teams.