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
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.
