Program Manager

Montech Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) delivers impartial science on natural hazards, natural resources, ecosystem health, and the impacts of climate and land‑use change. Its scientists develop tools and methods that provide timely, reliable Earth‑science information to the public. The USGS requires non‑personal scientific and technical support to carry out its mission. Most work occurs on‑site, with some off‑site support as needed. The Midcontinent Region (MCR) spans 13 states and includes 10 science centers, over 50 locations, and more than 100 laboratories. MCR research focuses on aquatic invasive species, water quality and availability, wildlife disease, and habitat restoration. The Central Midwest Water Science Center (CMWSC) provides streamflow, water‑quality, water‑use, and groundwater data for Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. It conducts long‑term monitoring and targeted investigations on groundwater availability, flooding, sedimentation, and contamination to support federal, state, and local decision‑making. Within the Water Mission Area, the Decision Support Branch is developing the National Water Availability Data Companion (NWDC), a national platform for modeled water‑supply and water‑use information. Support activities include user engagement, interface design, prototyping, and maintaining cloud‑based data pipelines. The National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) and Earth System Processes Division provide specialized laboratory and scientific services that support nationwide water‑science decisions, operating mission‑critical labs in Denver and Boulder, Colorado. The Program Manager shall perform science and technical support services at USGS science centers and other locations within the Mid-Continent and the Laboratory and Analytical Services Division.

Requirements

• Experience managing federal contracts, preferably IDIQ and task‑order efforts.
• Experience leading technical, scientific, or IT support teams.
• Strong background in program and project management.
• Strong background in staff management and recruiting.
• Strong background in client coordination.
• Capable of managing work of similar size and scope.
• Fully trained and technically proficient.
• Meet eligibility requirements for a federal background investigation.
• Demonstrated experience managing diverse organizations that include management, technical, and administrative functions.
• Demonstrated direct engagement with senior government officials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Thorough, detail‑oriented understanding of federal contract operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain USGS facility access and federal IT security credentials in accordance with agency and FISMA requirements.
• Sound judgment, foresight, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications, and customer service skills.
• Able to adapt to fast-paced work/office environment with accuracy under pressure.
• Demonstrated competency managing schedules, documentation, and automated systems.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Excellent research and data gathering skills and ability to interpret/analyze complex information.
• Ability to work independently within the bounds and guidelines of the contract requirements and client.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse group of customers and clients within and outside the Federal Government.
• Must present a professional demeanor at all times while onsite.
• Shall treat all persons with courtesy and respect; striving to earn positive feedback of customers.
• Applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America to work in support of Federal agency (or a lawfully admitted permanent resident who has resided in the United States for a minimum of 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of contract and task‑order execution, ensuring requirements are delivered on time and within scope.
• Manages staffing and recruiting efforts.
• Monitors team performance.
• Serves as the primary POC for Government stakeholders, including the CO and COR.
• Tracks schedules, deliverables, and overall contract performance.
• Reviews task orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, timelines, and level of effort needed to meet mission objectives.
• Provide the science and technical support services required, as outlined under the major requirements listed below: Administrative, Program Management, Research/Science, Data and Information Management, Geospatial Applications, Modeling, and Associated Technologies, Technical Project Management, Facilities and Building Management Support Services, Data Entry Services, Accessioning Support Services, LIMS Support Services, Warehouse Services, Physical Science Technical Laboratory Services, CoLabs and Contract Lab Data Coordination Services, Quality Assurance and Data Integrity Support Services, Subject Matter Expertise and Method Validation, Instrument Specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed