Program Manager

Job Description
ECS is seeking an experienced NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT) Program Manager to work remotely providing Portfolio Financial and Contract management services. This engagement provides a spectrum of management, technologies development, applications/software engineering, bioinformatics support, and professional development. The Program Manager will provide professional support services, technical leadership, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services and projects across all tasks. The Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of work performed under this task order.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon [contract win].

The NIAID NEAT Program Manager serves as the program manager responsible for organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of contract operational support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks that often require managing teams of contractor personnel at multiple locations. Provides overall direction of program activities. Manages and maintains contractor interface with the senior levels of the customer's organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Programmatic/Contract Support:

• Consults with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensuring conformance with program and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations.
• Establishes and maintains technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers.
• Organizes and assigns responsibilities to subordinates.
• Oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks.
• Assumes the initiative and provides support to marketing personnel in identifying and acquiring potential business.
• Provide monthly status reports on current contract staffing status, including vacancies, upcoming departures, and upcoming hires Reports in the formats provided by the Government.

Program Oversight:

• Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Infrastructure services and projects across all tasks.

Reporting and Communication with Financial Management:

• Development and execution of program budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and analyzing expenditures.
• Managing finances and burn rates for the team and augmenting staff as needed.
• Analyze financial data and trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver monthly reports within 10 calendar days of the end of each calendar month.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of contract staffing status and other relevant information.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth program execution and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure effective program management and delivery.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security or related field.
• Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
• Minimum 10 years' experience supporting Health IT software development initiatives leveraging Agile and DevOps/DevSecOps practices leading cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of experience with Program Management, Financial Management, Portfolio Management or cloud migration/modernization initiatives.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification.
• Familiarity with clinical research and related regulatory requirements and frameworks including, but not limited to, GxP guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Understanding of the clinical trial landscape, clinical information systems, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with software solution implementation planning and product delivery in a large-scale, multi-system environment.
• Practical experience with industry best practices as articulated by, but not limited to, the Project Management Institute (PMI), Lean IT, Agile practices, as well as DevOps and ITIL, as appropriate.

Desired Skills

• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide engineering teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Relevant Certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, Agile SAFe, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, CMMI, etc.)
• Familiar with HHS Enterprise Life Cycle (ELPC) methodology.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven