Program Manager

FedWriters, Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FWI is building a team to support the US Census Bureau's 2030 Decennial Census lifecycle by establishing, maintaining, and managing an Integrated Master Schedule across 100+ projects spanning multiple years. As a Program Manager, you will lead all contractor activities for this effort — overseeing project execution, staffing, quality control, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure seamless schedule support delivery. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – REQUIRED
PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification – REQUIRED
Demonstrated experience in program management of complex Federal Government projects
Experience leading development and integration of 100 or more project schedules covering a lifecycle of 3+ years
Demonstrated experience managing Waterfall and Agile IT projects, including SDLC and phase gates for integrated systems releases
Demonstrated experience using Primavera scheduling tools
Experience managing projects with diverse senior-level stakeholders
Demonstrated experience managing program teams of at least 20 personnel
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all contract activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards
Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and the US Census Bureau
Build and maintain a high-performing, stable team — managing staffing, scheduling, and coverage across all task areas
Drive quality control, risk management, and scope management across the program
Facilitate weekly status meetings with Government stakeholders and deliver clear, accurate reporting on contract performance
Oversee monthly cost and progress reporting, keeping leadership informed of financial performance and forecasts
Lead a smooth transition-in from the incumbent contractor with no disruption to Census Bureau operations
Ensure all team members meet USCB security and suitability requirements prior to onboarding
Respond to requests from USCB leadership and oversight agencies such as GAO, OIG, and Congressional Committees
Manage program closeout and transition-out activities, ensuring complete knowledge transfer to the incoming contractor