mPower, Inc.

Program Manager

mPower, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bethesda • Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Lead two complementary federal contracts providing comprehensive research support services
  • Serve as both operational anchor and strategic thought partner across a portfolio spanning scientific operations, programmatic support, and strategic advisory services
  • Manage teams of professionals delivering everything from biomedical engineering and lab operations to grants management, ethics advisory, and program coordination
  • Build relationships with federal leadership, where your counsel is sought and valued
  • Navigate complex federal dynamics while maintaining operational rigor across diverse technical and programmatic service lines
  • Transition legacy models into scalable, outcome-oriented frameworks for multi-organization expansion
  • Shape the evolution of research support delivery

Requirements

  • 7+ years of program management experience, with at least 3 years managing federal contracts or complex service delivery engagements funded by government agencies
  • Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in business administration or a related field
  • Demonstrated success leading teams across multiple disciplines in dynamic, mission-driven environments – ideally spanning both technical/scientific staff and programmatic/administrative functions
  • Track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, with ability to navigate organizational dynamics and influence without formal authority
  • Strong operational capabilities including process design, quality frameworks, and continuous improvement
  • Solid understanding of federal contracting environment including contract administration and agency operational dynamics
  • Executive presence and communication skills that enable confident representation at senior levels
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity where priorities shift and requirements evolve, maintaining focus on outcomes while adapting approach.
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