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Lead Program Manager - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration · Posted 66 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Vancouver, WA $115K – $149K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJ Operations
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As the Lead, Program Manager within the Planning, Programming, and Environmental Branch you will lead the programming team and provide program management, oversight and authority for one or more programs in a multi-state region. Since the early 1900s, Federal Lands Highway has delivered innovative transportation solutions in complex, unique environments. Join our team and make a difference! Learn more: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/careers. We work where you play!
What You'll Do
- →As a Lead Program Manager, you will: Develop and implement strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives.
- →Develop procedures, implement program responsibilities, and monitor the program including the partner agency's progress on the projects.
- →Conduct regular meetings with internal staff and leadership representatives from partner agencies to determine program status and progress of work accomplished, and to ascertain appropriate action required to maintain or improve program management.
- →Provide advice and assistance to employees and supervisors and other Federal agency personnel concerning a broad range and variety of program matters including request for funds, fund availability, and resolution of funding problems.
- →Prepare status reports and coordinate future funding needs requested by Congress and/or partner agencies for legislative action.
- →The ideal candidate(s) aspires to lead, mentor, and professionally develop others and has experience: Demonstrating leadership within a Programming Team.
- →Effectively communicate within a team, externally with partner agencies, and internally other teams.
- →Leading individuals and teams from diverse technical and professional backgrounds.
- →Handling multiple high priority tasks simultaneously.
- →Developing long-term relationships with internal staff and partner agencies.
- →Managing programs, including a comprehensive knowledge of programming techniques and budgeting/financial regulations and processes.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.
- ✓A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
- ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- ✓Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4fb032a2-fa8a-490f-bcf0-15faf32565ef
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