Program Manager — Federal Health IT

Rackner•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rackner is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a complex federal health IT program supporting the Military Health System (MHS). The role combines executive engagement, operational leadership, and mission-focused delivery, with oversight of a multi-company program and multidisciplinary teams delivering healthcare technology and support services. The Program Manager works directly with senior Government stakeholders and has program-level ownership and executive visibility, influencing decisions, addressing complex delivery challenges, and strengthening services that support the military healthcare mission. The role leads overall program execution, performance, and accountability; oversees transition and operational readiness; serves as a primary program-level Government contact; and leads executive reviews and escalations. It also oversees performance reporting, corrective actions, contractual results, and service-improvement opportunities. The Program Manager aligns technical, clinical, operational, and subcontractor organizations, anticipates delivery risks, coordinates workforce and resource needs, and maintains accountability across teams and partners. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement within the National Capital Region (NCR) and an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
10+ years of federal health IT program leadership experience.
Prior executive-level experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) or Military Health System (MHS).
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

ITIL 4.
Experience leading multi-vendor services within a Service Integration and Management (SIAM) framework.
Prior Chief Information Officer (CIO) or equivalent executive IT leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead overall program execution, performance, and accountability across a complex federal healthcare environment.
Oversee program transition, service readiness, and coordinated delivery of program commitments.
Serve as a primary program-level point of contact for Government stakeholders, lead executive reviews, and manage key escalations.
Oversee performance reporting, corrective actions, and contractual results, and identify opportunities to strengthen service delivery.
Coordinate technical, clinical, operational, and subcontractor organizations to meet program objectives.
Anticipate delivery risks, coordinate workforce and resource needs, and maintain accountability across multiple teams and partners.