Senior Program Manager

Evoke is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our team! 

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and serve as the principal point of accountability for contract performance, quality, and outcomes. 
• Lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical programs and ensure alignment across all workstreams and stakeholders.
• Analyze complex program challenges and develop solutions that address schedule, technical, methodological, and financial considerations. 
• Manage program risks, issues, and dependencies with a focus on continuity of service and mission impact.
• Oversee program budget and financial management, including cost planning, tracking, and reporting for large IT portfolios. 
• Ensure financial decisions are data-driven and aligned with client priorities and contract requirements.
• Provide direct support to senior government leaders, advising on program status, performance trends, and strategic direction. 
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and engages regularly with C-suite and senior federal stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to assess and improve customer satisfaction, implementing structured improvement strategies and feedback mechanisms. 
• Apply business process reengineering principles to optimize program operations and support policy development and management as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of Federal Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes and OMB reporting requirements, ensuring program activities align with applicable federal guidance.

Professional Experience and Skills

• REQUIRES familiarity with relevant federal frameworks including FITARA, FedRAMP, and OMB policy guidance.
• Experience managing subcontractors and/or vendor relationships within a prime contractor environment, including performance monitoring and teaming agreement oversight. 
• Background in workforce planning and staff development across matrixed teams is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading program transitions, including contract startups and re-competes, and maintaining continuity of operations during periods of organizational change. 
• Prior experience supporting or responding to agency audits, program reviews, or Inspector General inquiries is a plus.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition and procurement processes, including experience working alongside Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Contracting Officers (COs) on contract administration matters.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and stakeholder coaching and training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex, multi-stream program data into clear, actionable guidance for senior decision-makers. 
• Proficiency with program management tools, reporting platforms, and dashboards used to track cost, schedule, and performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to tailor messaging for technical teams, program offices, and executive audiences. 
• Skilled in facilitating working groups, stakeholder sessions, and governance forums.
• High degree of organizational agility and comfort operating in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments. 
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build trust across government clients, internal teams, and partner organizations.
• Knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies and their application within federal program management contexts.

Education and Years of Experience

• Requires an active PMP certification or Master's degree, in a relevant field.
• Minimum15 years of experience leading and managing large-scale programs, including service delivery contracts, mission-critical programs, and IT systems implementation. 
  • At least 10 years of that experience must include federal government program and project management and financial oversight of programs – with annual IT budgets of $20 million or more.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in each of the following: 
  • direct support to senior government leaders
  • customer satisfaction improvement
  • business process reengineering and/or policy management
  • executive-level engagement and presentations
• Federal CPIC, with demonstrated knowledge of OMB reporting requirements.

Security Clearance

• Applicants selected must be eligible to work in the United States, be subject to a government security investigation, and meet eligibility requirements for access to protected information 

Work Location

• Remote

Benefits Offered:

• This position is paid a base salary based on job family, experience and skill level.
• Health benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Company paid Life Insurance coverage, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) program and eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Additional time off benefits include parental leave, bereavement leave, volunteer hours.
• And more

Evoke is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry sexual oriented, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any additional.