Program Manager

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Program Manager

Location

DC US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is seeking a Program Manager III to work on our client's site in Washington, DC.

The Program Manager III is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives that are critical to the agency's needs. This role involves managing large, multi-year efforts divided into several sub-programs or tasks, ensuring their successful execution. The Program Manager III will define, organize, and direct short- and long-range plans, guide the technical approach, and negotiate for necessary resources with activity and agency personnel. Key responsibilities include establishing and controlling technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall planning, direction, and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives.
• Manage large, multi-year efforts divided into several sub-programs or tasks.
• Define, organize, and direct short- and long-range plans for the program.
• Formulate, guide, and direct the technical approach for the program.
• Negotiate with activity and agency personnel for necessary resources.
• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs.
• Monitor program progress and ensure that it meets established milestones and objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to program teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, ensuring successful program outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any technical or managerial discipline.
• 15+ years of professional experience in program/project management.
• Proven experience in managing large, complex programs with multiple sub-programs or tasks.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to negotiate and secure resources with activity and agency personnel.
• Proficiency in establishing and controlling technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Must Have

• Active Secret Clearance
• Extensive experience in program/project management, particularly in managing large, multi-year efforts.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to guide and direct program teams.
• Proven ability to establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs.
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure necessary resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications in program/project management (e.g., PMP, PgMP).
• Experience with systems development efforts or research and technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with government or agency-specific program management practices and requirements.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation for large-scale programs.

Travel %

0 - 10%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and 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 protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.