Director, Federal Program Management

Magellan Health

Director responsible for managing federal program operations and contract management across multiple locations. Building relationships with customers, ensuring program quality, and leading staff in service delivery.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeFort Benning • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $93,955 - $159,725 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, contract negotiation, and team supervision, with a strong focus on relationship building and effective communication. Proficient in budget management and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

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Program ManagementContract NegotiationTeam SupervisionMicrosoft Office SuiteHuman Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementContract NegotiationBudget ManagementReport CompletionMetric TrackingAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsEditing SkillsProofreading SkillsWeb-Based Communication

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMotivational SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesSocial ServicesMental Health ServicesRFP ProcessesPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned contract(s) providing program management, deliverable completion, team supervision, and report completion
Acts as the on-site face to the customer
Supports contract negotiations, contract renewals and RFP processes
Develops strong relationships with key operational customers and stakeholders
Acts as a single point of contact for the supported program
Responsible for all contractual discussions and modifications
Identifies areas of contract improvement and enhancement
Manages the program budget and keeps the agency informed of program dollars spent
Supervises staff including hiring and training responsibility
Ensures that standards are being properly upheld and procedures executed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree is required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in human services, social services, or mental health services
5+ years’ experience in program management/delivery
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Advanced web-based communication skills required
Superior writing, editing, analytical and proofreading abilities
Strong command of the English language required
Well-developed skills in program management, communications, reporting, metric tracking and public relations
Demonstrated ability to motivate others to collaborate
Ability to work effectively at all levels within an organization
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package