Senior Program Manager – Federal Programs

Essnova Solutions, Inc.

Senior Program Manager leading federal IT programs and managing contracts for Essnova Solutions. Delivering technical solutions across government sectors with a focus on operational excellence.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal government contracts, including GWACs and IDIQs, while ensuring compliance with FAR and NASA FAR Supplement. Proficient in project management methodologies, financial forecasting, and leading multidisciplinary teams in enterprise IT environments.

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Active PMP Certification10+ Years Supporting Federal Government Contracts5+ Years Managing GWACs, IDIQs, BPA Task OrdersStrong Knowledge of FAR and NASA FAR SupplementExperience with PMO Governance and CMMI-SVC Processes

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract ManagementFinancial ForecastingRisk ManagementCloud ComputingCybersecuritySoftware DevelopmentData AnalyticsTime & Materials ContractsFixed Price Contracts

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadershipAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

PMO ArtifactsIntegrated Master SchedulesExecutive DashboardsPerformance MetricsAgileScrumITILSAFe

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPublic Trust ClearanceSecret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

NASA SEWP VILawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryDOE National LaboratoryCMMI-SVCSupply Chain Risk ManagementCalifornia Wage & Benefit ParityE-Verify

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityNFSPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational lead and Account Manager for the LBNL and NASA SEWP VI portfolios.
Oversee NASA SEWP VI task orders supporting Enterprise-wide IT/C/AV Service Solutions and Mission-Based Services.
Manage LBNL contract labor operations including staffing coordination, onboarding, pre-employment screening, timekeeping, invoice accuracy, and technical reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Contracting Officers (CO/KO), Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), University Technical Representatives (UTRs), subcontractors, and executive stakeholders.
Lead multidisciplinary technical teams supporting cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, software development, enterprise applications, and emerging technologies.
Develop and maintain PMO artifacts including project charters, WBS, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), risk registers, action item trackers, executive dashboards, staffing metrics, and performance reports.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring projects remain within scope, budget, and schedule.
Manage budgets, labor allocations, subcontractors, resource planning, payroll coordination, billing accuracy, and financial forecasting.
Ensure compliance with FAR, NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), California Wage & Benefit Parity (SB 27), E-Verify, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), contract-specific insurance requirements, and CMMI-SVC methodologies.
Manage contracts from award through closeout, including task order execution, modifications, deliverables, reporting, and customer satisfaction.
Prepare monthly status reports, quarterly program reviews, executive briefings, technical reports, meeting minutes, and performance dashboards.
Drive continuous process improvement through lessons learned, performance metrics, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Active PMP certification (or equivalent) required.
Minimum 10 years supporting federal government contracts.
Minimum 5 years managing GWACs, IDIQs, BPA task orders, or large federal IT programs.
Strong knowledge of FAR and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS).
Experience managing Time & Materials, Labor Hour, and Fixed Price contracts.
Experience supporting enterprise IT environments including cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, software development, and data analytics.
Experience with PMO governance and CMMI-SVC processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Experience supporting NASA SEWP VI or previous SEWP contract vehicles preferred.
Experience supporting Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) or another DOE National Laboratory preferred.
Experience establishing or operating within a PMO preferred.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, ITIL, or SAFe preferred.
Existing Public Trust, Secret, or Top Secret clearance preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Essnova Covers Employee Healthcare
Dental, Vision
401k