Program Manager - USCG FD&I

JCTM•Washington, DC

8h•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JCTM is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead contractor operations supporting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Futures Development and Integration (FD&I) Directorate and associated organizations. The role supports a multi-office Coast Guard Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) covering CG-FD&I, CG-COS, DCS-5, CG-7, and subordinate organizations. The Program Manager serves as JCTM’s principal management representative, overseeing contractor performance, coordinating personnel and technical resources, maintaining quality assurance, and ensuring deliverables meet Government requirements. The position combines enterprise-level program oversight with senior-level professional and technical responsibilities. It supports Coast Guard strategic planning, organizational transformation, capability development, and modernization initiatives, including Force Design 2028. The Program Manager coordinates with Coast Guard stakeholders, JCTM leadership, senior advisors, subject-matter experts, and operational teams to manage schedules, risks, resources, performance, reporting, and contractual compliance. The position primarily supports U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. Work may take place at Government or JCTM facilities, or at approved remote locations, depending on mission requirements and Government authorization. Periodic travel and in-person Government engagements may be required. The successful candidate must be available by telephone from 0800 to 1800 Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, and respond to requests concerning technical problems within one hour of notification. Employment is full-time and contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, DHS mid-level Project Management certification, or an equivalent certification.
At least 10 years of relevant experience managing programs and delivering results on time and within applicable cost requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing complex federal programs, multiple projects, or multidisciplinary professional services contracts.
Experience coordinating personnel, schedules, performance requirements, and deliverables across multiple organizational stakeholders.
Knowledge of program and portfolio management principles, including integrated scheduling, risk management, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
Demonstrated ability to develop program management plans, executive briefings, status reports, and actionable recommendations.
Experience identifying and resolving programmatic challenges, personnel issues, and competing resource requirements.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and written communication skills.
Ability to serve as the primary contractor representative when engaging Government contracting and program leadership.
Ability to manage contractor operations independently while coordinating with corporate leadership and Government stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and professional project management tools.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to support required Government business-hour availability and respond to technical issues within established contractual response times.
U.S. citizenship and ability to meet applicable Government security and access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Prior experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, DHS, Department of Defense, or other federal national security organizations.
Experience supporting federal BPAs, IDIQ contracts, or multiple-award task order environments.
Experience supporting organizational transformation, strategic planning, or large-scale military modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with Coast Guard organizational structures, acquisition processes, operational readiness requirements, or capability development.
Experience implementing structured change management approaches such as ADKAR.
Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, earned value management, financial oversight, and government contractor performance reporting.
Experience managing cleared personnel and coordinating support across classified and unclassified environments.
Relevant senior leadership experience in military, federal civilian, or government contracting organizations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal contractor representative overseeing JCTM work under the BPA and ensuring effective execution, accountability, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Act as the single point of contact for the Government Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative on performance, staffing, deliverables, and emerging requirements.
Coordinate contractor support across CG-FD&I, CG-COS, DCS-5, CG-7, and subordinate offices, aligning resources, schedules, and activities with authorized requirements.
Coordinate support for Coast Guard modernization initiatives, including strategic advisory services, organizational transformation, capability development, and implementation planning for Force Design 2028.
Oversee schedules, milestones, risk registers, performance metrics, resource allocation, and integrated management activities across concurrent workstreams.
Develop and administer a quality assurance program to ensure deliverables are accurate, organized, timely, and compliant with Government expectations.
Coordinate staffing, oversee contractor personnel performance, manage resource availability, and adjust support in response to changing mission needs.
Coordinate with the Senior Advisory Board and subject-matter experts to incorporate specialized strategic insight into authorized activities, capability assessments, and recommendations.
Monitor contract performance, labor utilization, approved travel, and resource expenditures to support accurate reporting and compliance with funding and contractual requirements.
Prepare and submit monthly status reports, personnel accountability information, project plans, risk assessments, and other required contract deliverables.
Facilitate recurring program reviews, including quarterly meetings with the COR, to report performance, address concerns, and identify corrective actions.
Develop and maintain project execution and business continuity procedures to sustain support during personnel transitions, organizational changes, and operational disruptions.
Coordinate with JCTM security personnel to ensure contractor staff comply with applicable DHS, Coast Guard, and federal security requirements, including clearance and information-protection procedures.
Perform assigned senior-level professional, analytical, or technical responsibilities in addition to BPA program management duties, consistent with contract requirements and individual qualifications.