Qbase

Program Manager

Qbase$135K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-15 years of managing federal government programs in a GovCon environment.
  • Experience supporting national security missions with agencies like DoW, DHS, or FBI.
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF).
  • Strong communication skills for briefings with government stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work onsite in the DC metro area.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full program lifecycle for federal contracts in national security.
  • Act as the main contact for government customers and internal teams on program performance.
  • Develop and manage program and staffing plans, along with Integrated Master Schedules.
  • Monitor program finances, including funding and cost/schedule variance reporting.
  • Manage subcontractor performance based on contract requirements.
  • Support proposal and transition activities for new or recompete efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with contracts, security requirements, and federal regulations.
  • Mentor project leads and technical staff working on the program.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with national security clients
  • Exposure to complex federal contracts
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor industry professionals
  • Work in a dynamic, high-stakes environment
  • Onsite/hybrid work flexibility as per program requirements
Full Job Description
Program Manager

Clearance: US Citizenship required.

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (VA/DC/MD) - Onsite/Hybrid per program requirements. Candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the DC metro area prior to start.

Salary: $135,000-$215,000 - Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full program lifecycle for federal contracts supporting a national security customer, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership on program performance and deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, staffing plans, and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
  • Monitor program financials, including funding execution, invoicing, and cost/schedule variance reporting.
  • Manage subcontractor and teaming partner performance against contract requirements.
  • Support proposal development, staffing, and transition activities for new and recompete efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, security requirements, and applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS).
  • Mentor and provide oversight to project leads and technical staff supporting the program.


Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing federal government programs or contracts in a government contracting (GovCon) environment.
  • Experience supporting missions for the Department of War (DoW), DHS, FBI, or another national security/intelligence community agency.
  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF), and program financial management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing government stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work onsite in the DC metro area as required by the program.


Preferred Skills

  • PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Prior military, intelligence community, or federal civilian background.
  • Experience managing multi-task-order or IDIQ contract vehicles.


Education and Work Experience

3-15 years of relevant experience, with placement (Mid, Senior, or Lead) commensurate with demonstrated experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

About Qbase

Qbase is a software company that provides data management and analytics solutions to businesses and government agencies. The company's products and services include data warehousing, data integration, data analytics, and data visualization. Qbase serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio.
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200 employees
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Founded
2005

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