Program Manager - Federal (Healthcare)

Program Manager - Federal (Healthcare)

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Job Description

About the Role

RESPEC is hiring a Program Manager to support one of our federal partners in delivering a high-profile healthcare transformation initiative. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and execution of complex health-focused pilot programs that drive operational efficiency, policy innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

The Program Manager will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage diverse stakeholders across government and healthcare settings, and deliver executive-level reports to leadership and congressional audiences. This position requires excellent program management discipline, policy acumen, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, initiation, management, and closeout of multi-phase federal healthcare programs.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including the Project Management Plan (PMP), schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Ensure alignment with federal standards, timelines, and reporting requirements.

Pilot Development and Execution

• Direct the implementation of multiple pilot programs across clinical areas; define KPIs and establish data monitoring frameworks.
• Oversee site onboarding, readiness assessments, and knowledge transfer tools supporting program scale-up.

Reporting and Communications

• Prepare and deliver progress reports, performance dashboards, and executive deliverables for senior leadership and congressional review.
• Ensure all mandated reports and deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Support strategic communications, policy briefs, and stakeholder updates to inform decision-making.

Data and Performance Oversight

• Lead data collection, integration, and analysis efforts to evaluate program outcomes.
• Create and maintain dynamic dashboards to track metrics such as cost efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the central coordinator between program offices, technical teams, clinicians, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, ensure consensus, and maintain communication channels across government, healthcare, and policy teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of program or project management experience within healthcare, federal government, or large enterprise environments.
• 6+ years supporting government agencies or multi-site organizations.
• Proven experience managing federally funded healthcare initiatives or value-based care programs.
• Strong background in strategic planning, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale programs with overlapping deadlines and high visibility.
• Proficiency in performance tracking, reporting, and documentation across multiple formats (documents, spreadsheets, presentations).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Health Administration, Policy, or a related field.
• Active or obtainable Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or similar federal health systems.
• Familiarity with value-based healthcare or federal pilot program implementation.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other recognized program management certification.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) and federal reporting systems.

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Onsite at Federal Agency in Washington, DC

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.