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Federal Programs Director Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Qualifications *15+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal programs, including ... Direct experience supporting CWMD, CBRN, homeland security, intelligence analysis, threat analysis ...

... federal programs, including 10+ years in program or portfoliolevel management. *Demonstrated ... Direct experience supporting CWMD, CBRN, homeland security, intelligence analysis, threat analysis ...

Federal Program Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

$190K - $200K/yr

Direct, organize, coordinate, and oversee the planning, execution, quality assurance, and delivery ... programs. * Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security ...

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Federal Program Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$190K - $200K/yr

Direct, organize, coordinate, and oversee the planning, execution, quality assurance, and delivery ... programs. * Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Federal Programs Director?

To thrive as a Federal Programs Director, you need expertise in program management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and a relevant degree (often in public administration, education, or a related field). Familiarity with federal grant management systems, data analysis tools, and sometimes certifications like PMP are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for building consensus and navigating complex stakeholder environments. These skills ensure effective oversight, regulatory adherence, and the successful delivery of federally funded initiatives.

How does a Federal Programs Director typically collaborate with other departments or agencies?

A Federal Programs Director regularly works with internal teams such as finance, compliance, and human resources, as well as external partners like state agencies, local governments, and federal authorities. Collaboration often involves coordinating program implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning objectives across multiple stakeholders. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential for managing cross-functional projects and addressing challenges that arise during program execution.

What is the difference between Federal Programs Director vs Grant Coordinator?

AspectFederal Programs DirectorGrant Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree often in public administration, social sciences, or related fields; experience in federal programsBachelor's degree in related fields; experience in grant management or administration
Work EnvironmentLeads federal program initiatives, manages teams, and oversees complianceAssists in grant application processes, monitors grant activities, and reports
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits, educational institutionsNon-profits, educational institutions, government offices

The Federal Programs Director and Grant Coordinator roles both involve working with federal funding, but the Director typically oversees entire programs and manages teams, while the Coordinator focuses on grant administration and compliance. The Director has broader responsibilities and strategic oversight, whereas the Coordinator handles day-to-day grant activities.

What does a Federal Programs Director do?

A Federal Programs Director oversees the planning, implementation, and management of federally funded programs within an organization, such as a school district, government agency, or nonprofit. Their responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal regulations, managing budgets, preparing reports, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. They play a key role in securing funding, monitoring program effectiveness, and making sure that program objectives are met. The role often requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
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Mid Level Energy Programs Director

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Consulting Seeks an Mid Level Energy Programs Director to support requirements that address the global demand for, and use of, modern energy services by fostering sustainable energy development in countries assisted by A US Federal Agency primarily responsible for administering Civilian Foreign Aid. This role will be anchored in the USA (CONUS - Washington, DC | Houston, TX | Charlotte, NC | Other Remote) but services International Projects (OCONUS)
This is a Contract Contingent Position (with long-term work engagements) for Strategic Resource Mid Level Energy Programs Directors working to support an Energy IDIQ Task Order mechanisms that provide The US Federal Agency's missions, regional bureaus, host-country stakeholders and partners with ready access to technical assistance and capacity building to manage the legal, regulatory, policy, governance, operational, financial, economic and transactional components of improved energy sector performance and strengthened enabling environment for private sector investment.
A modern energy sector underpins not only economic growth but also the expansion and improvement of services in all sectors of development, from food security and health to education. Because of its vital importance, the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity receive significant attention and resources from both governments and international development agencies.
Mid Level Energy Programs Director will support and participate in client requirements to enable the Federal Agency's Energy Programs to respond to a broad range of Agency priorities, including post-disaster and post-conflict recovery, economic growth and poverty reduction, regional security, and environmental stewardship for the Agency's Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (""E3"").
The ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director's WORK WILL COVER FOUR TECHNICAL THEMES: Clean Energy, Energy Poverty, Energy Sector Governance and Reform, and Energy Security. These themes are inter-related and likely to be combined in programs. The four technical themes of focus for the ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director are relevant to countries at widely varying levels of sector development as they encompass the preconditions needed for the improved investment climate needed to attract private sector investment, and ensure increased access and the sustainability of services.
Task Orders under the Energy Programs IDIQ will provide ready access to technical assistance and capacity building to manage the legal, regulatory, policy, governance, operational, financial, economic and transactional components of improved energy sector performance and strengthened enabling environment for private sector investment. The ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director will assist the Federal Agency to implement a broad range of energy sector programs, including those that promote environmentally sound economic growth, rehabilitate energy sectors in post-conflict and post-disaster contexts, improve the resilience of energy systems, and enhance energy security. Underlying each broad range energy sector program is the aim of addressing the policy, institutional, technological, financial, and commercial issues that developing countries face in strengthening their energy sector and attracting the private sector investment needed to increase access to modern, financially and environmentally sustainable energy services.

Qualifications

In order to perform the statement of work set forth for this client project, the The ProSidian Engagement Team personnel must meet both the minimum education and experience requirements set forth:    Labor Category Examples for the ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director are Director, Project Manager, Chief of Party. Min Education /Experience (Yrs) required for the Mid Level Energy Programs Director: W/Ph.D. and 4 Yrs. Experience | W/JD/All But Dissertation ("ABD") and 5 Yrs. Experience | W/MS/MA/MBA and 6 Yrs. Experience | W/BS/BA and 7 Yrs. Experience | W/Less than BS/BA and 8 Yrs. Experience

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders at all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for internships:

  • Competitive Compensation:  ProSidian provides an opportunity to gain college credit through requirements set and approved by your university as well as a stipend granted by ProSidian Consulting when all requirements for such are met at the termination of the internship. ProSidian will work with your university to meet any and all requirements which will allow you to achieve your goals in this position and obtain college credit transferable to your school.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
  • Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
  • ProSidian Employee &  Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

  • ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
  • Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.  FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @PROSIDIAN.COM.  ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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