Senior Program Manager

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Serve as Bid Program Manager and proposed Task Order Program Manager for designated Federal contract pursuits .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, particularly within Federal contracting environments, with a strong focus on capture management, proposal development, and operational planning. Possesses advanced skills in financial management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, complemented by effective leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationActive Secret ClearanceProgram Management ExperienceFederal Contract ManagementCapture Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementOperational PlanningProposal DevelopmentTransition PlanningPerformance MeasurementStaffing ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProgram-Management ToolsScheduling ToolsReporting ToolsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)DoDI 8570.01 Level I Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal ContractingDepartment of DefenseAcquisition ManagementTask Order ManagementGSA Assisted Acquisition Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Bid Program Manager and proposed Task Order Program Manager for designated Federal contract pursuits
Work with capture, solution, proposal, pricing, contracts, recruiting, and executive leadership to develop an integrated program-management approach
Develop technical, management, staffing, transition, quality, risk, and performance-management solutions
Translate solicitation requirements into operating models, schedules, governance structures, staffing plans, and performance measures
Participate in solution-development sessions, proposal reviews, color-team reviews, competitive assessments, and capture and proposal activities
Prepare for and participate in oral presentations, technical demonstrations, management discussions, and Government question-and-answer sessions
Present and defend the proposed program-management approach to Government evaluators and senior stakeholders
Identify key personnel, subcontractors, staffing resources, and organizational capabilities needed for Task Order execution
Support transition planning and operational-readiness activities before contract award
Maintain availability and commitment to transition into the TOPM position following contract award
Provide program-management support for current contracts administered through GSA Assisted Acquisition Services
Manage or help oversee a portfolio of Federal contracts, including coordinated performance, staffing, financial management, risk management, and customer satisfaction
Serve as company subject-matter expert on GSA AAS acquisitions and contract execution
Advise capture and delivery teams on AAS processes, governance, customer engagement, reporting expectations, and contract administration
Develop repeatable program-management practices, tools, templates, and performance standards across the contract portfolio
Mentor program managers, project managers, and emerging leaders
Support program reviews, independent assessments, recovery planning, and corrective-action initiatives
Identify opportunities for contract growth, improved performance, stronger customer relationships, and expanded mission support
Brief company executives on program health, significant risks, customer priorities, and recommended actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be an employee of the prime contractor
Must possess an active Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
Minimum of seven years of experience within the past ten years serving as a Task Order Program Manager or equivalent Program Manager, leading and delivering IT and mission-support services
Minimum of five years of experience within the past eight years planning and executing complex IT tasks and projects effectively with minimal Government direction and oversight
Must possess an active Secret clearance
Desired: DoDI 8570.01 Level I certification, in any category or equivalent specialty, or a higher-level certification
Desired: one or more infrastructure-related technology certifications
Desired: minimum of five years of experience within the past ten years leading a geographically diverse team
Desired: minimum of five years of experience within the past ten years coordinating, communicating, and collaborating with Government and public-sector personnel
Desired: master’s degree or higher in business administration, computer science, engineering, management, or a related field
Advanced knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and best practices
Strong understanding of Federal and Department of Defense acquisition and contracting environments
Knowledge of capture management, proposal development, solution development, transition planning, and contract-startup activities
Understanding of operational planning, workforce management, subcontractor management, quality assurance, risk management, and performance measurement
Ability to interpret solicitations, performance work statements, statements of objectives, contract requirements, and evaluation criteria
Working knowledge of financial management, forecasting, staffing, scheduling, and contract performance reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard program-management, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration tools
Executive-level leadership, judgment, and decision-making ability
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong public-speaking skills and ability to represent and defend a proposed solution during Government oral presentations
Ability to establish credibility with Government customers, company executives, employees, teammates, and subcontractors
Strong customer-relationship and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to supervise multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams
Ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines in a dynamic Federal program environment
Strong planning, scheduling, organizational, financial-management, and resource-management capabilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, achievable operating plans
Ability to mentor other program leaders and build collaborative, high-performing teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approximately 25% travel may be required, including onsite support, customer meetings, oral presentations, transition activities, program operations, and corporate meetings
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Consideration for other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience