Job Type
Full-time
Description
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead delivery of a high-visibility federal health program in support of a CMS Healthcare Program. The Program Manager will be accountable for all aspects of program performance - operations management, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and staff leadership.
Key Responsibilities - Serve as the primary point of contact for CMS contracting and program leadership
- Oversee end-to-end program delivery: operations, staffing, subcontractor management, and quality assurance
- Lead program planning, scheduling, risk management, and compliance reporting per CMS standards
- Direct a multidisciplinary team including clinical, analytical, legal, and operations staff
- Manage program financials including budget tracking, burn rate monitoring, and EVM reporting as required
- Ensure all deliverables and SLAs are met on time and within scope; proactively communicate risks and mitigations
- Support transition activities including transition-in planning and knowledge transfer
- Coordinate with CMS policy, legal, and operational teams on program evolution and regulatory changes
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred (Business, Health Administration, Public Policy, or related)
- 8+ years of progressive program/project management experience in federal government contracting
- 5+ years leading federal health programs; CMS, HHS, or health insurance regulatory program experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar cost-plus or fixed-price contracts
- PMP certification required (or obtainable within 6 months of award)
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition and contract compliance (FAR/DFARS)
- Excellent written and verbal communication; experience briefing senior government stakeholders
- Must be eligible for and obtain a CMS Public Trust (MBI) clearance
Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with CMS
- Experience with dispute resolution, case management, or adjudication platforms/programs
- Background in health insurance operations, managed care, or provider contracting
*Commence' headquarter's are in Virgina Beach, VA, however we are open to remote candidates in the following states: AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, DC, WI, and WV* 
