Program Manager

BDR Solutions • Washington, DC

3d • $105,000 - $150,000

About The Position

BDR Solutions, LLC supports the U.S. Federal Government in achieving its mission and goals by understanding client objectives and integrating with agencies to improve business and technical operations. The Program Manager will lead the monthly RSIS production cycle, including RAIRS, RIRS, and GCIS, ensuring on-time publication and managing performance against the Performance Requirements Summary. The position owns key program plans and performance artifacts, maintains program documentation, and resolves competing requirements among railroads, FRA program offices, and the DOT S-93 Digital Factory. The role is contingent upon contract award and funding; employment is not guaranteed unless the contract is awarded and funded.

Requirements

• Hold an active and verifiable PMP (PMI) or IAPPM Certified Project Manager credential, or an equivalent credential such as PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, IPMA Level C/B, FAC-P/PM Senior/Expert, or DAWIA PM Practitioner/Advanced.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a project of similar size, scope, and complexity, such as a data operations, data management, or regulatory data program with roughly 5 to 15 staff.
• Prior federal government consulting experience resolving complex program management and organizational problems.
• Experience on data development and data management projects.
• Experience working directly with senior government executives.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and able to pass a DOT background investigation.
• U.S. citizenship is required; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.
• Applicants may be subject to background checks, including criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Nice To Haves

• Department of Transportation, FRA, or other regulatory safety data experience (railroad, highway, aviation, or pipeline).
• Experience transitioning a program from an incumbent contractor within 30 days.
• Familiarity with records management, including NARA retention schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly RSIS production cycle (RAIRS, RIRS, GCIS) to ensure on-time publication and manage performance against the Performance Requirements Summary.
• Own the Contractor Project Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, Staff Management Plan, risk register, Monthly Performance and Processing Report, and Quarterly Performance Briefings.
• Write and maintain program documentation, including quarterly updates to the Data Collection Processing Procedures Manual and FRA-facing reports.
• Resolve competing requirements among railroads, FRA program offices, and the DOT S-93 Digital Factory; route technical issues to S-93.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager