Program Manager

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide overall leadership and contractual oversight for a federal grants management support program. This position serves as the primary point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and is responsible for ensuring high-quality technical performance, compliance with federal regulations, effective staff management, and successful delivery of all contract requirements.

The Program Manager must possess extensive experience managing Federal grants programs, with demonstrated expertise in competitive and discretionary grant environments. The individual is responsible for directing all pre-award and post-award support activities, ensuring compliance with DOT financial assistance policies, and overseeing budget reviews, cost analyses, and risk assessments. The Program Manager is expected to lead quality assurance activities, manage contract deliverables, and ensure timely and accurate reporting. This role also requires the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, address performance risks, and maintain continuity of operations throughout the period of performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with the COR and agency stakeholders for all matters related to performance, staffing, deliverables, and risk.
• Provide overall management of contract personnel, ensuring work quality, accountability, and continuity of operations.
• Lead performance management for assigned staff, including workload coordination, leave approval, issue resolution, onboarding, and professional development.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met accurately and on time, including monthly progress and status reports
• Ensure all work aligns with 2 CFR Part 200, DOT financial assistance policies, and applicable federal regulations.
• Oversee and provide guidance on pre-award and post-award activities, including:
• Budget reviews and cost analysis
• Risk assessments
• Development and review of award documentation
• Grant amendments and closeouts
• Support development and improvement of SOPs, templates, guidance documents, and internal workflows related to grants administration.
• Lead quality assurance activities across the contract, ensuring deliverables meet standards and do not require rework.
• Monitor performance metrics and address potential risks proactively.
• Ensure staff maintain accurate records within government systems (e.g., PRISM, GrantSolutions, FMIS, or successor systems).

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of Federal grants management experience
• Minimum 5 years managing Federal programs and professional staff
• Demonstrated experience with competitive/discretionary grants
• Expert knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200
• Experience supporting DOT or comparable Federal agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior government stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, mitigate risk, and ensure continuity of operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grants systems such as ESC PRISM, GrantSolutions, FMIS, or USA Spending
• Experience with infrastructure, construction, transportation, or research grant programs
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Lists, Teams) and/or Google Workspace environments
• Experience drafting QASPs, SOPs, and formal government reports

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.

Benefits

•  Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) 

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.