Senior Program Manager

Summary

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive execution of the Decennial Budget Integration Tool (DBiT) Support Services contract with the U.S. Census Bureau. This role acts as the primary liaison between government stakeholders and Katmai leadership, with full accountability for managing cost, schedule, technical outcomes, and ensuring customer satisfaction across all project components.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team including Agile software developers, QA testers, system and business intelligence administrators, database developers, and business analysts.
• Guide Agile Scrum processes, ensuring all contract deliverables and reports are completed on time, while managing risks, performance, and staffing to maintain uninterrupted delivery of a critical federal financial system.
• Ensure compliance with the Contract Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, Staffing Plan, Responsibility Assignment Matrix / Work Breakdown Structure, and Transition Plan throughout the program.
• Act as the main point of contact for Contracting Officer's Representative, Contracting Officer, and government task managers, facilitating regular reviews of technical progress, resources, schedule, and risks.
• Deliver timely, high-quality contract outputs including status reports, meeting notes, and technical documents.
• Administer contract obligations and resolve performance challenges in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Commerce policies.
• Manage program budgets, costs, and schedules, maintaining strict financial oversight throughout the contract life.
• Drive continuous enhancement of contractor performance and government assessments through active risk management, quality checks, and corrective actions.
• Lead risk review meetings, coordinate risk identification and mitigation, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Facilitate Agile Scrum activities at the program level, supporting sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives, and translating priorities into concrete, measurable tasks.
• Oversee onboarding and security clearance tracking (Public Trust) to ensure a fully qualified and cleared team.
• Supervise subcontractor and partner team performance, defining roles and promoting transparency and accountability among prime and subcontractor personnel.
• Coordinate Transition-In and Transition-Out procedures per the Contract Management Plan to maintain uninterrupted DBiT functions and identify potential scope expansions.
• Maintain consistent attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Role

Provide leadership and direction to project managers, technical leads, and subcontractor teams aligned with organizational directives.

Required Qualifications

• Must qualify for and retain a Public Trust clearance under Department of Commerce / OPM standards; U.S. work authorization is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, management, engineering, or related disciplines; master's degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive program or project management experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing federal IT or software development initiatives.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Proven expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies within Government Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery environments.
• Experience leading federal contracts as the primary government liaison, with demonstrated ability to engage contracting officers and task leaders, manage deliverables, and maintain excellent CPARS ratings.
• Track record of managing programs valued around $10 million or more with full responsibility for budget, timeline, and performance.
• Skilled in preparing status reports, staffing plans, and risk communication documents.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances and background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or comparable Agile certification.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) including certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner and experience directing cloud modernization projects.
• Background supporting agencies such as the Department of Commerce or U.S. Census Bureau, specifically with federal financial, budgetary, or statistical systems.
• Knowledge of delivery environments involving Oracle APEX, IBM Cognos Analytics, Java, Angular/React, legacy modernization, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams through transition phases.

Work Schedule and Conditions

This is a full-time position that may require additional working hours to complete assignments. Expected travel is minimal, less than 15%, and may include local driving with a valid driver's license being necessary. Work is primarily remote, but onsite work may be requested. The role involves extended periods of sitting and requires physical capacity to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Katmai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with relevant laws.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range: $150,000 to $185,000.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k) savings plan, employee assistance program, paid vacation and personal time, 11 federal holidays, and leaves of absence.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Katmai is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Preference is given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, their descendants, and spouses as authorized under federal law. Applicants must have the necessary work authorization and clearance requirements. This position complies with all applicable federal contractor rules.