ProgramManager

About Aquia Inc. Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U. S. government. Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Role Overview The Program Manager is Aquia's primary owner of contract performance on a single large federal engagement. You are accountable for the full lifecycle of program delivery- from client relationships and staffing to budget, risk, and organic growth. You operate as the final escalation point internally and the strategic face of Aquia externally, building the long-term partnership with government stakeholders while ensuring the day-to-day program runs with discipline and excellence. As Program Manager, you work with significant autonomy. You don’t want a playbook handed to you- you want to write it, execute against it, and adapt it when the environment changes. Key Responsibilities Contract Performance ensure risks are identified, tracked, and actively mitigated Oversee program budget and burn rate; proactively flag variances and model corrective actions Monitor contract health against PWS/SOW requirements; escalate issues before they become findings Client Relationships create conditions for team performance and retention Partner with Aquia recruiting and hiring managers on backfill and growth hiring for your program Business Development document and communicate white space to Aquia business development leadersh