Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
10+ years managing Federal programs, including 3 years leading multi-company teams
Experience with firm-fixed-price contracts and formal Government reviews
Strong written and verbal communication skills with senior Government leaders
Ability to pass an NIH background investigation
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer
Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan; deliver monthly performance reports and quarterly Program Management Reviews
Direct four workstream leads and coordinate subject matter experts and teaming partners
Manage schedule, risks, staffing, and quality control for deliverables
Support quarterly Advisory Committee meetings with analysis and documentation
Lead contract transition, staff onboarding, and continuity planning
Benefits
Remote/telework flexibility with occasional on-site requirements
Opportunity to work with a multi-company team
Engagement in outreach events and conferences
Potential for professional development in Federal program management
Involvement with higher education and research administration
Full Job Description
Program Manager
Employer
Grand Ground Enterprise, LLC (GGE)
Place of performance
Remote/telework, with on-site work at NIH, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, as requested by the client; on-site attendance at outreach events and conferences in the Washington, DC area
Travel
Occasional, mostly local; some overnight travel to HBCU campuses and conferences
Employment type
Full-time, key personnel; contingent upon contract award
Anticipated start
December 2026
Background check
NIH background investigation required for badge and system access
The role. The Program Manager is the single point of accountability for the contract and the client's primary contact. You'll lead a multi-company team of GGE and teaming-partner staff and subject matter experts across four workstreams, keeping concurrent deliverables on schedule and within a firm-fixed price.
Responsibilities • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer. • Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan; deliver monthly performance reports and quarterly Program Management Reviews. • Direct four workstream leads (institutional readiness, training and outreach, research and policy, technology) and coordinate SMEs and the teaming partner. • Manage schedule, risks, staffing and quality control so every deliverable is reviewed and accepted within its contract year. • Support the program's quarterly Advisory Committee meetings with analysis, dashboards and working minutes. • Lead contract transition, staff onboarding and continuity planning.
Required qualifications • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. • 10+ years managing Federal programs, including at least 3 years leading multi-company teams. • Experience managing firm-fixed-price contracts with recurring deliverables and formal Government reviews. • Strong written and verbal communication with senior Government leaders. • Ability to pass an NIH background investigation.
Preferred qualifications • Experience with HBCUs, higher education or university research administration. • Familiarity with HHS or NIH acquisition, FAR Parts 19 and 26, or small business programs. • Experience with ISO 9001 or CMMI-based quality processes.
