Program Director

Sparksoft Corporation

Program Director at Sparksoft Corporation managing healthcare projects worth up to $100 million. Providing leadership and oversight for staff and subcontractors in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership, oversight, and direction for the program, comprising of 60+ employees and multiple subcontractor organizations
Lead the growth of the portfolio of up to $100 million projects
Leads and supports development and execution of corporate and portfolio growth strategy and provides thought leadership in achieving the mission and vision of the organization
Will serve as the Health Policy SME for the program and stakeholders for value-based payment models, Fraud, waste and abuse analytics, quality measures reporting and other clinical or patient safety initiatives
Oversees and manages staffing, recruitment/talent acquisition, finances, ROI, profitability, and operations for the program
Will assist in business development and capture efforts to help grow the current portfolio of the program
Leads/supports/assists with proposals- technical and business and staffing/pricing models
Manages and oversees stakeholder communication (internal and external) and collaborates with Recipients/Participants, CMS; provides recommendations, training, and expert assistance to stakeholders as needed
Provides expert guidance and policy direction to the team and client on key policy decisions and approaches. Works actively with the analytics team in designing the analytics approach for the models and compliance and monitoring/auditing strategy for the model participants
As the program director, oversees coordination of personnel and resources required to successfully complete projects. Prepares budget, directs staffing, recruitments and client/stakeholder communication
Directs staffing of project and is responsible for notification of staff substitutions
Will achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, leads and/or participates in strategic planning activities, and analyzes new and complex project-related problems
Will create innovative solutions that involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tolls, solutions components, and financial management of the project. Monitors conflict of interest compliance requirements advises on improvements and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience leading large Healthcare portfolios at the federal level, or through a contracting environment
Must have supervisory experience
Must have experience supporting and managing large contracts at CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid).
A background in Health Informatics is ideal for success in this position
Must be willing to commute to our Columbia, MD office at least 3 days/ week.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®

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Hard Skills & Tools

health policyvalue-based payment modelsfraud analyticswaste and abuse analyticsquality measures reportingclinical initiativesbusiness developmentfinancial managementstrategic planninghealth informatics

Soft Skills

leadershipoversightcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginnovative thinkingstaff managementstakeholder engagementtrainingrecommendation skills

Certifications

Public Trust clearance