Program Manager

Program Manager FedWriters, Inc. - 4.0 Suitland, MD Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Project reporting Cost management Program management Waterfall Financial reporting Staff scheduling Primavera Collaborating with government agencies 3 years Team management Government contract management Forecasting Quality control operations Scope management Agile IT Senior level Onboarding process management Leadership Communication skills Staffing management Project stakeholder communication Progress tracking (project management tasks)

PMI-SP SDLC

Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Overview:

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•

Work Schedule and Location:

Onsite:

This full-time position will work Monday through Friday during core hours of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST at USCB Headquarters in Suitland, MD. Some hybrid work may be authorized.

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

Qualifications:

Required:

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 FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team:

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k)

Plan Holiday Pay Paid Time Off Pay Range:

Negotiable