Technical Program Manager; Remote
Position: Technical Program Manager (Remote)
Overview
GovCIO is seeking an exceptional Technical Program Manager to lead complex, high-visibility programs supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role requires a poised, highly polished professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and can confidently engage senior government stakeholders, manage subcontractors and solve problems before they become escalations. This position is fully remote located within the Continental United States.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior VA stakeholders, ensuring trust, transparency, and consistent delivery across all program activities.
- Lead and manage large, complex programs supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs, including multiple work streams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
- Navigate high-stress, high-profile environments with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; develop and execute mitigation strategies with minimal disruption to operations.
- Oversee subcontractor performance and foster strong working relationships to ensure delivery against schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Drive program execution across scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Prepare and deliver polished briefings, reports, and executive-level communications for VA leadership.
- Lead cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented culture.
- Partner with internal leadership on staffing, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, plus 12+ years of work experience.
- 5+ years of program or project management experience supporting federal government clients.
- Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Demonstrated success managing high-visibility, high-pressure programs with senior government stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to engage confidently with executives and government officials.
- Proven ability to manage and resolve conflict with subcontractors and stakeholders in a professional, effective manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions quickly and calmly.
- Deep understanding of federal contracting environments, governance, and compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing programs with cybersecurity, information assurance, or RMF/FISMA components.
- Familiarity with NIST frameworks, ATO processes, and security requirements within the VA environment.
- Ability to partner effectively with technical and cyber teams while translating risk and requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
Desired Attributes
- Impeccably professional presence; calm, confident, and credible under pressure.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and relentlessly proactive.
- Mission-driven, with a genuine commitment to supporting Veterans and the VA mission.
- Resilient, adaptable, and unflappable in dynamic environments.
Clearance required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? What You Can Expect Interview & Hiring Process If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:
- During the Interview Process
- Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
- Camera must be on
- A valid photo be presented during each interview
- During the Hiring Process
- Enhanced Biometrics screening
- Background check, to include:
- Criminal history (past 7 years)
- Verification of your highest level of…
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