Program Manager (Remote)

Govcio LLC

2d•$140,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

GovCIO is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to lead complex, high-visibility programs supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role requires a poised, highly polished professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and can confidently engage senior government stakeholders, manage challenging subcontractors, and solve problems before they become escalations. This position is fully remote located within the Continental United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, plus 12+ years of work experience.
5+ years of program or project management experience supporting federal government clients.
Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Demonstrated success managing high-visibility, high-pressure programs with senior government stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to engage confidently with executives and government officials.
Proven ability to manage and resolve conflict with subcontractors and stakeholders in a professional, effective manner.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions quickly and calmly.
Deep understanding of federal contracting environments, governance, and compliance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing programs with cybersecurity, information assurance, or RMF/FISMA components.
Familiarity with NIST frameworks, ATO processes, and security requirements within the VA environment.
Ability to partner effectively with technical and cyber teams while translating risk and requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
Impeccably professional presence; calm, confident, and credible under pressure.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and relentlessly proactive.
Mission-driven, with a genuine commitment to supporting Veterans and the VA mission.
Resilient, adaptable, and unflappable in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for senior VA stakeholders, ensuring trust, transparency, and consistent delivery across all program activities.
Lead and manage large, complex programs supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, including multiple workstreams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Navigate high-stress, high-profile environments with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; develop and execute mitigation strategies with minimal disruption to operations.
Oversee subcontractor performance and foster strong working relationships to ensure delivery against schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
Drive program execution across scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
Prepare and deliver polished briefings, reports, and executive-level communications for VA leadership.
Lead cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented culture.
Partner with internal leadership on staffing, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.