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Program Manager – USGS Science & Technical Support Services (Remote)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fairfax, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100000 - 175000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Program Manager USGS Science & Technical Support Services (Remote)
Company: Nationwide IT Services (NIS)Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Desired Knowledge Areas
- Water resources management and hydrology
- Groundwater and surface water monitoring programs
- Natural resource conservation and environmental stewardship
- Environmental science and ecosystem management
- Wildlife fisheries and habitat research programs
- Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis
- Scientific data management and information dissemination
- Laboratory and analytical science support operations
- Federal scientific research and mission support programs
- USGS Water Mission Area and other natural resource mission areas
Position Overview
The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between NIS and USGS leadership ensuring the successful execution of task orders that support scientific research water resources management environmental monitoring geospatial services laboratory operations data management and technical project support. This role requires strong federal program management experience demonstrated knowledge of USGS operations and mission areas and the ability to manage distributed teams supporting complex scientific and technical initiatives.Key Responsibilities
Provide overall management direction and supervision of contractor personnel supporting USGS task orders and serve as the primary liaison between NIS and USGS stakeholders including Contracting Officers CORs and Task Order Managers. Ensure successful execution of all contract requirements deliverables schedules quality standards and performance objectives. Organize coordinate and manage contractor support activities across multiple workstreams while developing and maintaining program management processes reporting structures and operational procedures.Review and analyze task order requirements; develop staffing approaches labor mixes level-of-effort estimates schedules and cost estimates; and monitor contract performance risks milestones deliverables and funding. Lead recruitment hiring onboarding retention performance management and professional development efforts for program personnel. Build and maintain strong customer relationships support mission priorities across USGS natural resources and water science programs facilitate communication between technical teams and government leadership and lead program reviews executive briefings and status meetings.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements federal regulations security requirements and quality control standards while maintaining accurate documentation reporting and financial oversight.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business Program Management Environmental Science Natural Resources Geology Hydrology Biology Information Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 10 years of program or project management experience supporting Federal Government contracts.
- 5 years managing large multi-disciplinary federal programs IDIQ contracts or task-order-based programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting USGS programs DOI programs or closely related federal scientific organizations.
- Strong knowledge of USGS organizational structure Water Mission Area programs natural resource management initiatives environmental science programs and federal contract management practices.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed and remote teams.
- Excellent communication leadership organizational and financial management skills.
Clearance Requirements
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a USGS/Department of the Interior (DOI) suitability determination.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting USGS Mid-Continent Region (MCR) Water Science Centers National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) Earth System Processes Division (ESPD) or other DOI scientific organizations.
- Experience supporting scientific technical environmental laboratory geospatial or research-focused contracts.
- Familiarity with CPARS federal quality assurance programs and task order management.
- Advanced degree in a related field.
Work Location
This position is 100% remote within the United States. Occasional travel may be required for customer meetings program reviews transition activities and stakeholder engagement.Why Join NIS
Support critical USGS natural resource environmental and water science missions while leading a diverse team of professionals in a flexible remote environment with long-term growth opportunities.About Nationwide IT Services (NIS)
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is a trusted federal contractor delivering mission-focused solutions across civilian and defense agencies. NIS is seeking an experienced Program Manager for a potential opportunity to support the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Science and Technical Support Services program supporting the Mid-Continent Region Water Mission Area National Water Quality Laboratory and Earth System Processes Division.Salary range $100000 to $175000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education and skills and current market conditions.
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