CTR Management Group

Description

Job Title: Program Manager

Reports To: CTR Management Group Leadership
Client: TBD
Office: Washington, DC
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
FLSA Status: Exempt
Clearance: As required by contract

 THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD

Position Summary

CTR Management Group, LLC (CTRMG) provides professional services and operational support to federal agencies across a range of mission-critical functions. In support of the USDA Forest Service Washington Office Fire and Aviation Management (WO FAM), CTRMG delivers programmatic, analytical, and coordination services aligned with national wildfire and aviation priorities.

The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between contractor personnel and the client. This role provides overall leadership, coordination, and oversight for contract execution, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and timely support services. The Program Manager is responsible for program cost, schedule, and performance management, while advising federal leadership and enabling mission success through structured program management, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Manager shall perform, at a minimum, the following duties:

Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and government stakeholders

Plan, execute, and oversee all program activities in alignment with the client's strategic priorities

Manage program cost, schedule, and performance in accordance with contract requirements and agency expectations

Provide strategic, technical, and operational guidance to federal leadership

Facilitate coordination among cross-functional teams, agency stakeholders, and external partners

Track, assess, and report program progress, risks, issues, and performance outcomes

Support the development and implementation of process improvements and best practices

Ensure all program deliverables meet established quality, compliance, and timeliness standards

Lead and participate in program meetings, briefings, and formal status updates

Ensure adherence to federal contract compliance requirements and internal company policies

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Contractor personnel shall meet the following minimum requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field 

oOR Associate's degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive program or project management experience

Demonstrated experience managing federal programs or government contracts

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills

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Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification

Experience supporting policy-driven, operational, or mission-critical federal programs

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Core Competencies

Program and Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

Strategic Planning and Execution

Risk, Performance, and Quality Management

Federal Contract Compliance

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CTR Management Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.