Program Manager

Job Description

Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients' needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

A-TEK, and its subsidiary, Mackson Consulting, are at the forefront of digital innovation, offering advanced IT services and solutions with a focus on emerging technologies. We specialize in supporting health, federal civilian, and national security missions, serving a diverse array of U.S. Departments.

A-TEK is seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead a multifaceted, enterprise-scale IT support contract for our federal client. This role encompasses full lifecycle oversight of program execution—spanning project management, application development, infrastructure support, cybersecurity, and end-user services—serving approximately 3,000 client staff and contractors.

The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership, direction, and coordination across multiple functional areas and geographically dispersed teams. This individual will act as the primary interface with senior client stakeholders, ensuring operational excellence, contract compliance, resource efficiency, and continuous performance improvement in a dynamic federal health IT environment. The position is hybrid and located in Bethesda, MD. US Citizenship is required for consideration for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall management and leadership for a large, complex IT support program encompassing multiple concurrent workstreams and task areas (application development, infrastructure, service desk, cybersecurity, and more).

Lead and coordinate the work of multidisciplinary technical and support teams across multiple client sites, ensuring consistent service delivery and alignment with customer goals and performance standards.

Serve as the primary point of contact for client senior leadership, facilitating effective communication, issue resolution, and strategic alignment between government and contractor stakeholders.

Oversee planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of program activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

Direct the development and maintenance of technical and financial reports, risk management plans, staffing plans, and other program documentation required for internal leadership and client oversight.

Ensure resources, tools, and staffing structures are in place to meet evolving program requirements, including personnel recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.

Drive continuous improvement through implementation of best practices, innovation, and proactive identification of opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Collaborate with business development teams to identify and pursue follow-on and new business opportunities related to the client mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible IT program management experience, with at least 5 years of specialized experience managing complex, multi-task IT contracts in a federal environment.

Proven experience in:

Full lifecycle project management from initiation through deployment

Budget and resource management using advanced tracking/reporting tools

Managing cross-functional technical teams in a mission-critical environment

Federal health IT or scientific agency programs (e.g., HHS)

Certifications (Required/Preferred)

Required:

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification (PMI)

Ability to obtain or maintain Level 5 NACIC Public Trust clearance within 6 months

Preferred:

ITIL Foundation v3 or later (or current equivalent)

Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Key Competencies

Strategic leadership and decision-making

Federal IT operations and compliance knowledge

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Risk management and contract compliance expertise

Adaptability in a high-paced, matrixed environment

The salary for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 based on experience.

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.

Full-time

Hybrid remote