Program Manager – Fire & Aviation Management Support

ELYON International

Program Manager overseeing contract activities for USDA Forest Service. Managing deliverables, advising on project matters, and supporting program management initiatives.

Posted 5/14/2026contractRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary liaison with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Administer and manage all contract activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements
Maintain project cost, schedule, and performance data
Meet regularly with government program managers to advise on deliverables and project issues
Facilitate overall strategy development at the project and program levels
Coordinate travel authorizations and ensure compliance with Federal Travel Regulations
Prepare and submit invoices through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)
Ensure all deliverables are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule and within budget
Support the Executive Consultant in coordinating with senior FAM leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

One year of PM experience
Must have demonstrated ability in effective oral and written communication, planning, leadership, and operational skills.
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and minimum of five (5) years of progressive program/project management experience or a combination of an associate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a related field.
Federal contracting experience - Understanding of FAR, contract types, and government invoicing processes
USDA/USFS familiarity - Prior work with USDA agencies strongly preferred
PMP or equivalent certification - Demonstrates formal project management training
Strong written and oral communication - Required per SOW; must brief government leadership effectively
Planning and organizational skills - Managing multiple deliverables and stakeholders simultaneously
Leadership ability - Coordinating between contractor staff and government personnel
Proficiency with federal systems - Experience with IPP, SAM.gov, and government collaboration tools
Security clearance eligibility - Ability to pass USDA background investigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Medical/Dental (optional)
401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional)
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Optional Life Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcontract managementbudget managementperformance data analysisinvoice processingcompliance with Federal Travel Regulationsgovernment invoicing processesplanningorganizational skillsleadership

Soft Skills

effective communicationoral communicationwritten communicationstrategic developmentcoordinationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementteam collaborationadvisory skillsmulti-tasking

Certifications

PMPproject management training