Program Manager
Location
District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington
Posted
42 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Serve as the primary interface with the COR and agency stakeholders for all matters related to performance, staffing, deliverables, and risk.
• Provide overall management of contract personnel, ensuring work quality, accountability, and continuity of operations.
• Lead performance management for assigned staff, including workload coordination, leave approval, issue resolution, onboarding, and professional development.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met accurately and on time, including monthly progress and status reports
• Ensure all work aligns with 2 CFR Part 200, DOT financial assistance policies, and applicable federal regulations.
• Oversee and provide guidance on pre-award and post-award activities, including: Budget reviews and cost analysis, Risk assessments, Development and review of award documentation, Grant amendments and closeouts
• Support development and improvement of SOPs, templates, guidance documents, and internal workflows related to grants administration.
• Lead quality assurance activities across the contract, ensuring deliverables meet standards and do not require rework.
• Monitor performance metrics and address potential risks proactively.
• Ensure staff maintain accurate records within government systems (e.g., PRISM, GrantSolutions, FMIS, or successor systems).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of Federal grants management experience
- Minimum 5 years managing Federal programs and professional staff
- Demonstrated experience with competitive/discretionary grants
- Expert knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200
- Experience supporting DOT or comparable Federal agencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior government stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, mitigate risk, and ensure continuity of operations
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)