Ardent
Government Contracting
ProgramManager
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“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.
Risk management; Issue management; Change management
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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