Project Manager (Remote Federal Health)

Job Description

Remote (U.S.) Full-Time Federal Health Portfolio

Active Secret clearance (required)

About the Role:

Rackner is hiring Project Managers to support a federal health–aligned mission portfolio. This role partners closely with engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to ensure projects are well-planned, well-communicated, and delivered with consistency and clarity.

We are hiring across multiple levels (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Expert). Candidates will be mapped based on experience, certifications, and scope readiness.

This position requires an active Secret clearance due to the nature of the work.

What You'll Do:

(Level-appropriate responsibilities will be assigned during hiring.)

Junior (0–3 years)

Assist with project planning, scheduling, and task tracking

Support dependency management and cross-team coordination

Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reporting artifacts

Track risks, issues, decisions, and action items; escalate as appropriate

Assist with stakeholder communications and meeting facilitation

Work reviewed and guided by more senior project staff

Journeyman (4–6 years)

Manage small to medium projects through full lifecycle phases

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

Oversee project governance, integration points, and cross-workstream dependencies

Facilitate issue resolution, risk mitigation, and decision-making

Deliver regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders

Contribute to project management standards, tools, and repeatable processes

PMP or equivalent preferred

Senior (7–10 years)

Lead major projects or multiple concurrent initiatives with organizational impact

Establish governance structures, performance metrics, and project controls

Manage multi-million-dollar project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations

Provide strategic guidance to technical teams and program stakeholders

Ensure alignment between mission needs, technical delivery, and project objectives

May supervise Junior and Journeyman project managers

PMP required; Master's degree preferred

Expert (10+ years)

Provide enterprise-level leadership across complex, mission-critical initiatives

Establish project management strategies, frameworks, and organizational best practices

Direct large-scale efforts end-to-end across multiple teams and stakeholders

Guide investment decisions, project prioritization, and long-term planning

Serve as primary interface with executive stakeholders

Drive continuous improvement, transformation efforts, and enterprise maturity

PMP required; Master's degree preferred

What You Bring:

Minimum Requirements (vary by level):

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, Project Management, or related field

Experience supporting or leading technical or mission-driven projects

Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills

Ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission partners

Active Secret clearance (required)

Nice-to-Have:

Master's degree preferred for Senior/Expert levels

PMP/CAPM preferred for Journeyman+; PMP required for Senior/Expert

Experience supporting federal health environments (e.g., HHS, VA, NIH, CDC, DHA equivalents)

Experience with cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or agile delivery

Experience managing distributed project teams delivering digital modernization work

About Rackner:

Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.

We enable digital transformation through DevSecOps, AI/ML, platform engineering, data modernization, and cloud-first innovation.

Our teams solve meaningful, high-impact challenges that strengthen mission readiness and advance public health outcomes. Join us to help shape the future of secure, scalable digital systems.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Weekly Pay & Full Remote Flexibility

Professional Growth with paid certifications, upskilling pathways, and training support

Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, and life & disability insurance

Home Office Support through equipment reimbursement

Inclusive, supportive culture centered on collaboration and meaningful mission impact

Next Steps:

If you're interested in contributing to high-impact health programs and supporting cross-functional project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

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Full-time

Fully remote