Program Manager - NOAA

Accountabilities

• • Provide program and project management support across portfolios, programs, and IT projects supporting federal weather service initiatives.
  • Support project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout in accordance with established project management principles and governance processes.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, Integrated Master Schedules, risk registers, status reports, action-item trackers, and other program management artifacts.
  • Monitor cost, schedule, scope, performance metrics, risks, dependencies, and milestones to support successful project delivery.
  • Support Capital Planning and Investment Control activities, including investment reporting, baseline change requests, and data calls.
  • Prepare and maintain project plans, briefings, reports, charters, standard operating procedures, business process documentation, and related deliverables.
  • Facilitate governance forums, integrated project team meetings, stakeholder reviews, and other program coordination activities.
  • Assist with budget formulation, execution tracking, financial reporting, and monitoring of program resources.
  • Support acquisition activities, including Requests for Information, Statements of Work, Requests for Proposals, and procurement documentation within applicable federal requirements.
  • Provide clear, concise written and verbal communication to technical teams, program stakeholders, government leadership, and executive audiences.
  • Support audits, independent assessments, compliance activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate priorities, delegate tasks when appropriate, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
  • 5–8 years of experience supporting federal IT programs, projects, portfolios, or related initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of portfolio, program, and project management methodologies and lifecycle practices.
  • Experience developing schedules, tracking risks and budgets, preparing status reports, and coordinating complex project activities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as Smartsheet, Visio, and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage deadlines, and delegate tasks effectively when required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
  • Experience supporting NOAA, the National Weather Service, or Department of Commerce programs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and hybrid project delivery environments is advantageous.
  • Experience supporting cloud, enterprise IT, infrastructure, or other large-scale technology initiatives is a plus.
  • Experience responding to executive-level data calls and federal reporting requirements is preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal contract requirements.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Low Risk / Public Trust clearance.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to federal facilities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area as required.

  Benefits

  • Starting salary of $90,000, with final compensation based on experience, education, and other job-related factors.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunity to support mission-critical federal IT and technology programs.
  • Exposure to portfolio, program, governance, acquisition, and federal investment management activities.
  • Collaborative environment involving government program managers, integrated project teams, technical stakeholders, and leadership.
  • Commitment to equal employment opportunity and a veteran-friendly workplace.