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Program Manager Contract Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Amentum

Program Manager

Corona, CA · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Amentum is seeking a Program Manager for a large-scale contract operated near the Riverside metro area. We are pipelining candidates for a future contract award. The candidate will perform the ...

Pae

Program Manager

Corona, CA · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Amentum is seeking a Program Manager for a large-scale contract operated near the Riverside metro area. We are pipelining candidates for a future contract award. The candidate will perform the ...

Jj

Senior Manager, Contract Management

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Contract Management is responsible for leading end-to-end contract ... Develop execution strategies for approved offers, product launches, and pricing programs, including ...

Peraton

Program Manager - Space Program

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

The DSN M&O contract provides support for the operations, sustainment, modernization, and ... The Program manager provides leadership across the Peraton facility in Monrovia California and the ...

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Program Manager

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

$135 - $150/hr

This role will be responsible for ensuring that all contract objectives are met on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Government expectations. * Demonstrated Program Management ...

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Peraton

Program Manager - Space Program

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

The DSN M&O contract provides support for the operations, sustainment, modernization, and ... The Program manager provides leadership across the Peraton facility in Monrovia California and the ...

Peraton

Program Manager - Space Program

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

The DSN M&O contract provides support for the operations, sustainment, modernization, and ... The Program manager provides leadership across the Peraton facility in Monrovia California and the ...

Jj

Senior Manager, Contract Management

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Contract Management is responsible for leading end-to-end contract ... Develop execution strategies for approved offers, product launches, and pricing programs, including ...

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What is a program manager contract?

A Program Manager Contract job is a temporary or fixed-term role where a professional oversees multiple related projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. These managers coordinate teams, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and drive project execution within a specified timeframe. Unlike full-time roles, contract positions typically focus on delivering specific outcomes within a limited duration. Program Manager Contractors may work for a company directly or through a consulting firm. Their expertise is critical in implementing strategic initiatives efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program manager contract?

To thrive as a Program Manager Contract, you need strong project management abilities, expertise in contract negotiation, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Asana), contract management systems, and certifications like PMP or Contract Management Certification are often preferred. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure smooth program delivery, compliance with contractual obligations, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What are the typical challenges faced by program manager contracts and how can they be overcome?

Program Manager Contracts often face the challenge of balancing multiple projects while ensuring all contractual obligations are met on time and within budget. Navigating complex stakeholder requirements and adapting to changing project scopes are also common hurdles. Successful Program Managers overcome these by maintaining clear communication, prioritizing tasks effectively, and leveraging project management tools to track progress. Building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams is crucial to navigate and resolve challenges as they arise. Being proactive and detail-oriented can greatly contribute to success in this dynamic role.

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Contractor Program Manager

Digital Consultants LLC

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants' mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity, we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian, and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense, make working here more than a job; it's the Digital family.
Digital Consultants seeks a Contractor Program Manager (CPM) to support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue List Program in San Diego, CA. The CPM will serve as the Contractor's primary point of contact for all matters related to task order performance and will provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of Contractor personnel supporting the Blue List Program. The CPM will have authority to commit Contractor resources and direct Contractor personnel necessary to successfully execute contract requirements. This position will oversee program operations, staffing, schedule management, contract deliverables, performance reporting, risk and issue management, and coordination with DCMA leadership, the Government Blue List Program Manager, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), and other stakeholders.
Duties to include:
  • Serve as the single Contractor point of contact for all matters related to contract performance and maintain authority to commit Contractor resources and direct Contractor personnel.
  • Provide day-to-day management and oversight of Contractor operations and ensure resources are effectively coordinated to meet DCMA Blue List Program objectives.
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison between Government stakeholders and Contractor personnel.
  • Provide administrative and technical oversight of Contractor activities and ensure personnel are properly trained, qualified, aligned, and performing in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Manage and coordinate the activities of a multidisciplinary Contractor workforce supporting program integration, IT project management, cybersecurity, program analysis, contract administration, and public affairs.
  • Maintain accurate records of Contractor labor hours and coordinate submission of monthly labor reports for Government verification before invoicing.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tracking milestones, software releases, interagency dependencies, deliverables, and other contract activities.
  • Apply Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to identify schedule risks and variances, recommend corrective actions, and communicate potential schedule impacts to Government stakeholders.
  • Maintain awareness of overall Contractor performance and proactively identify schedule, staffing, technical, operational, and performance risks affecting successful contract execution.
  • Attend recurring program management meetings and coordinate contract execution with the Government Blue List Program Manager, CORs, and other Government stakeholders.
  • Coordinate the preparation, internal review, submission, tracking, and resolution of contract deliverables and ensure Government comments and corrective actions are addressed within required timeframes
  • Manage Contractor staffing activities, including onboarding, offboarding, personnel changes, vacancies, qualifications, certifications, training, and applicable security requirements.
  • Coordinate administrative requirements associated with facility access, badging, Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), security requirements, and Government-authorized travel.
  • Develop and maintain management documentation, including performance status reports, action-item trackers, risk and issue logs, schedules, staffing records, and other required contract management artifacts.
  • Identify performance deficiencies and emerging risks, develop and coordinate corrective actions, and promptly communicate significant issues, impacts, and recommendations to Government stakeholders.
  • Support contract quality management and ensure services and deliverables consistently meet Government performance standards.
  • Support transition-in activities to ensure required personnel are onboarded and operational within the Government's 30-calendar-day transition period.
  • Maintain workforce continuity and coordinate timely replacement of personnel to minimize disruption to the Government mission.
  • Ensure Contractor activities remain consistent with the non-personal services nature of the contract and that Contractor personnel do not perform inherently governmental functions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Government information protection, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ethics, identification, physical security, and Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements.

Requirements
  • Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Personnel shall possess an interim or final security clearance granted by DoW before performing on the contract and shall have a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation for access to CUI. Requires a Tier Three (T3) investigation equivalent (ADP/IT-II).
  • Certifications:
    • Preferred:
      • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; or
      • Active PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
  • Education: Required:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Systems Engineering, or a related operational field.
    • Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience:
    • Required:
      • Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in project management, team leadership, and program scheduling.
      • At least four (4) years of experience directly supporting DoD/DoW or Federal agencies.
      • Demonstrated technical expertise in establishing and maintaining resource-loaded IMS utilizing Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent enterprise tools.
      • Notable interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership.
      • Ability to provide administrative and technical oversight of Contractor activities and coordinate personnel, staffing, contract deliverables, performance reporting, risks, issues, and corrective actions in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to travel to other worksites as required and with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to sit, stand, use computers and monitors, and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion (e.g., moving a case of paper or similar task) that may occur occasionally.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $150,000 - 175,000.
The company offers the following benefits to permanent, full-time employees:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Group health plans
  • Income protection and supplemental benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Pet insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who require assistance at any stage of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants' job openings or applying for a position, please email recruiting@digiconintl.com or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information so we can assist you.

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