IDIQ Program Manager

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What Youll do:

We are seeking a senior IDIQ Program Manager / Directorto lead and oversee a high-visibility DIA Human Capital Management System (HCMS)program within the Intelligence Community. This individual will have end-to-end responsibility for program execution across multiple task orders ensuring strong governance contract compliance risk management and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience running federal government programs demonstrates sound judgment in complex environments and consistently drives execution through proactive leadership accountability and disciplined program management. This role requires the ability to operate independently anticipate challenges and maintain momentum across a dynamic multi-stakeholder program.

This position requires a regular onsite presence in a SCIF environmentto support mission needs with limited flexibility for remote work when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Contract Leadership

• Lead overall program execution and governance across multiple task orders
• Operationalize IDIQ contract requirements performance standards and delivery expectations
• Establish and maintain program cadence reporting and performance metrics
• Ensure schedules budgets staffing and deliverables remain aligned with contract requirements

Compliance Risk and Performance

• Ensure full compliance with contract terms DIA policies and Intelligence Community security requirements
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect program outcomes
• Monitor performance across teams and partners ensuring commitments are met
• Surface issues with clarity and provide actionable recommendations for resolution

Government Engagement

• Serve as the senior program interface with DIA stakeholders
• Facilitate structured discussions on priorities dependencies risks and program direction
• Provide informed guidance and recommendations to support government decision-making
• Build and maintain trusted relationships through consistent high-quality delivery

Task Order & Team Oversight

• Oversee execution across multiple concurrent task orders
• Align task order leadership technical teams and partners to shared objectives
• Ensure effective coordination of reporting deliverables and staffing activities
• Lead subcontractor and vendor performance management

Program Growth & Continuity

• Support identification and shaping of follow-on work and program expansion opportunities
• Partner with internal leadership to ensure continuity and long-term program success
• Contribute to proposal development and solution shaping as needed

Work Environment & Location

• Primary work location:Onsite in a SCIF in the Washington DC metro areaon a regular schedule
• In-person presence requiredto effectively support the government customer approximately 3-4 days per week
• Limited work-from-home flexibilityavailable when mission needs allow
• Travel to conferences and other mission needs may be required

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required per contract requirements
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; SCI strongly preferred
• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Engineering Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 15 yearssupporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community programs
• 10 yearsin program management or senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience managing complex federal contracts and multiple workstreams
• Strong understanding of federal contracting compliance and risk management
• Proven ability to maintain program momentum in complex fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be local to the Washington DC metro area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DIA programs
• Experience with Human Capital Management (HCM)systems
• Workday implementation or operational experience
• PMP or equivalent program management certification

What Success Looks Like

• Program execution is predictable disciplined and transparent
• Risks and issues are identified early and addressed effectively
• Teams and partners operate with clear expectations and accountability
• Government stakeholders view the program as well-managed and responsive
• Strong performance enables long-term program stability and growth

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Why Youll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans

• Flexible Spending Account

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition reimbursement certification programs and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On-site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

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