Program Specialist

divh2Program Specialist / h2pWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Program Specialist to support a high-impact federal IT program focused on modernizing and maintaining mission-critical supervision systems. This role is essential to ensuring the programs administrative operations, reporting cadence, and stakeholder communications run smoothly and effectively. The ideal candidate will bring strong PMO or project analyst experience, a passion for operational excellence, and the ability to support a fast-paced Agile delivery environment. This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. / ph2Your Future Duties And Responsibilities : / h2pSupport the Program Manager and leadership team in executing program-level administrative and operational processes. Maintain and manage program documentation, schedules, action trackers, and deliverable logs to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Coordinate and prepare recurring program reports, dashboards, and executive briefingsensuring data is timely, accurate, and impactful. Track and support contract deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics in alignment with the Statement of Objectives. Assist in the development and maintenance of program governance artifacts, including meeting agendas, minutes, and decision logs. Collaborate with Agile teams, technical leads, and client stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment. Support onboarding, knowledge transfer, and transition-in activities to ensure continuity of operations and stakeholder satisfaction. Help identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce administrative overhead. / ph2Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role : / h2pBachelors degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field. 5 years of relevant experience in a PMO, project analyst, or program lead coordination role. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience supporting Agile or hybrid delivery environments. Proficiency with Azure Boards or equivalent tools (e.g., Jira, Atlassian, Confluence). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and executive-level briefings. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Desired qualifications / non-essential skills required : Experience supporting federal IT programs or working with government clients. Familiarity with ITIL, DevSecOps, or Agile frameworks. Experience supporting transition-in or transition-out activities in a federal contracting environment. Knowledge of federal reporting standards, compliance documentation, or performance metrics tracking. Experience with SharePoint, Power BI, or other collaboration / reporting tools. / ppCGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $156,700.00. CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include : Competitive compensation. Comprehensive insurance options. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time. Paid parental leave. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance. Wellness and well-being programs / p / div