Program Manager at Analytica

This role is designed for a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in federal program management. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who

Work type: onsite

Location: Washington, DC

Type: full-time

Summary

This role is designed for a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in federal program management. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who has navigated the complexities of government contracting, possesses a deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, and is comfortable overseeing high-stakes IT modernization or data analytics projects. A blend of technical fluency in Agile/Scrum and strong financial acumen for managing IDIQ contracts and large-scale budgets is essential. While specific salary figures aren't provided, the position offers a competitive package including employer-paid healthcare, 401k matching, and dedicated funds for training and development. This is a hybrid role based in the Washington, DC metro area at a fast-growing, award-winning firm. It provides a significant opportunity for a senior leader to mentor teams and directly influence high-impact missions across health and national security sectors. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Hold a PMP or PgMP certification and have mastered Agile/Scrum methodologies. * Have extensive experience managing large-scale federal programs, including cost, schedule, and technical performance. * Are a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a Public Trust clearance. * Enjoy high-level client engagement and possess the business acumen to support capture planning and proposal development.

Job Description

Analytica is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead and oversee complex federal government contracts, ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical solutions. The Program Manager will be responsible for contract execution, client relationship management, project delivery oversight, and alignment of resources to achieve both customer objectives and corporate goals. This will be a hybrid positions in Washington, DC metro area.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing 250 businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology products that impact our day-to-day lives. The company offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.   

Responsibilities include (but not limited to): 

• Lead day-to-day management of government programs, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and budgets.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal clients, maintaining strong communication and trust with stakeholders.


• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, risk assessments, and performance metrics.


• Oversee delivery teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet technical, functional, and operational requirements.


• Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.


• Ensure compliance with all government regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.


• Support business development activities by contributing to proposals, capture planning, and solution shaping for follow-on or new opportunities.


• Mentor and guide project managers, task leads, and technical staff to support professional growth and performance excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).


• 10+ years of experience managing government contracts or programs, including responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance.


• PMP, PgMP, or DAU Program Management certifications


• SAFe, and PMP certification strongly preferred


• Demonstrated experience working with Agile framework and facilitating all Agile Scrum ceremonies including designing EPIC / User stories, sprint backlog grooming, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews and retrospectives


• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a federal contracting environment


• Experience leading projects focused in one or more domains: IT modernization, cloud migration, data analytics, ML/AI


• Prior experience managing IDIQ contracts, task orders, or large-scale federal initiative


• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and program compliance requirements.


• Proven track record of delivering large, complex programs on time and within budget.


• Exceptional communication, client engagement, and leadership skills.


• Must be US Citizen


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

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