Program Manager

Empower, Innovate, Impact!  At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead complex information technology programs in support of federal health agencies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience, deep knowledge of federal government operations, and proven success in delivering IT projects of significant size and scope within budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of program execution, including planning, scheduling, cost management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance with federal standards and agency-specific requirements. This is a hybrid role based in Rockville, MD.  The ability to obtain and retain a public trust is required for consideration. 

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering IT programs for federal health agencies, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and agency priorities.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans for large-scale IT programs.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), project milestones, costs, and risks to ensure successful program outcomes.
• IT Evaluations: Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of information technology evaluations to assess system performance, security, and compliance.
• Federal Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal health IT policies, procedures, and security requirements, including HIPAA and FISMA mandates.
• Contract & Financial Management: Manage federal contracting processes, cost control, and billing in accordance with agency requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with federal health agency leadership, contract officers, and program stakeholders to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing contingency plans to protect program delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of management experience, including at least 4 years managing projects of similar size and scope for the federal government.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Extensive experience in information technology evaluations for federal programs.
• Proven ability to develop and track schedule, cost, and risk for large-scale IT projects.
• Strong understanding of federal government policies, procedures, contracting, and billing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing IT programs for agencies such as NIH, CDC, CMS, FDA, or HHS.
• Background in federal health IT modernization, systems integration, or data analytics initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile and hybrid project management methodologies in federal environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $170,000 – $190,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: A-TEK offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and recognized federal holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

Why Join Us

In this role, you will directly contribute to the success of high-impact public health initiatives by leading technology programs that improve health outcomes nationwide. You will have the opportunity to work with federal health leaders, drive innovation in health IT, and ensure the secure, efficient, and effective delivery of mission-critical programs.

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.