Ardent

Government Contracting

ProgramManager

$185–275k ~AI est. Suitland, Maryland, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Program Manager at Ardent. Skills: Program Management, Federal IT Modernization, Contract Operational Support. Provide management framework, governance, structure, and controls. Manage all requirements of the order”

Industry & Context.

Government Contracting
Problems you'll solve

Risk management; Issue management; Change management

Eligibility Requirements

Government issued background investigation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Management, or related field, 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major programs, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Proven experience as a program manager directing contract operational support, Demonstrated ability to manage teams of contractor personnel, Demonstrated ability to maintain contractor interface with senior levels of customer organization, Expertise in program governance, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change management aligned with PMI PMBOK®, Experience managing federal contract deliverables, Experience managing QASP/quality surveillance, Experience managing CDRL-style reporting, Experience managing financial management, Experience managing staffing, Experience managing subcontractor management, Experience managing large-scale federal IT modernization or System of Systems (SoS) programs, Familiarity with Agile and scaled agile (SAFe) delivery in a federal environment, Experience supporting U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, or similar federal statistical/IT programs, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Willing to undergo government issued background investigation

Nice to Have

Experience with U.S. Census Bureau programs, Experience with Department of Commerce programs, Experience with similar federal statistical/IT programs

What You'll Do.

Provide management framework

Manage all requirements of the order

Lead a dedicated Contractor Program Management Office (CPMO)

and maintain a Contract Management

and maintain a Staffing Plan

and maintain a Subcontractor Management

Manage technical requirements

Manage administrative requirements

Align with PMI PMBOK® standards

Manage governance controls

Manage schedule controls

Manage quality controls

Manage issue controls

Manage change controls

Obtain CO approval before any change

Maintain a detailed Change Log

Oversee recruiting of personnel

Oversee onboarding of personnel

Oversee suitability processing of personnel

Oversee supervision of personnel

Oversee retention of personnel

Oversee recruiting of subcontractor resources

Oversee onboarding of subcontractor resources

Oversee suitability processing of subcontractor resources

Oversee supervision of subcontractor resources

Oversee retention of subcontractor resources

Maintain an active risk management process

Maintain a Risk Register

Report mitigation plans

Establish and maintain a Communication Plan

Establish and maintain escalation procedures

Establish and maintain a Communications and Decision Log

Develop and maintain the Contractor Work Breakdown Structure

Provide schedule inputs to the Decennial Integrated Master

and adhere to a Quality Control

Participate in monthly QASP performance reviews

Lead Transition-In activities

Lead Transition-Out activities

Ensure continuity of operations

Ensure knowledge transfer

Conduct Kick-Off meetings

Conduct Weekly Status meetings

Conduct Monthly Cost and Schedule meetings

Conduct Program Management Review (PMR) meetings

Produce meeting minutes

Establish and maintain technical reporting

Establish and maintain financial reporting

Show project progress to Government stakeholders

Show project progress to customers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior levels of Government organization; Senior levels of customer organization

Communication Scope

Executive briefing; Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

PMI PMBOK®, Agile, SAFe, Governance, Schedule control, Cost control, Quality control, Risk management, Change management, Contract management, Staffing, Subcontractor management, Quality surveillance, Reporting

Full Job Description

At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking a Program Manager to join our team. This is an onsite position in Suitland, MD. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Program Manager to lead all aspects of contract operational support for a large-scale federal modernization program supporting the U. S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role provides overall direction of program activities, has full responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing, and establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives. The Program Manager directs a Contractor Program Management Office (CPMO), interfaces with the senior levels of the Government’s organization, and ensures contractor compliance across schedule, cost, quality, risk, and deliverables. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide the overa

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