Job Description
Program Manager
Arlington VA (Rosslyn – Onsite 5 days a week)
180k-185k / year
DHA - Defense Health Agency
The Program Manager supports the DHMS Program Executive Office Front Office by coordinating priority initiatives, operational workstreams, and governance activities in support of senior DHMS leadership. The role focuses on execution, coordination, and follow-through across technical, programmatic, and operational teams during ongoing modernization and organizational change efforts within the DHA / DHMS environment.
This position works closely with government leads, consulting partners, and internal stakeholders to manage taskers, prepare leadership materials, support meetings and governance forums, and maintain visibility into risks, dependencies, and deliverables. The Program Manager plays a key role in ensuring leadership priorities are translated into organized, actionable work and executed with discipline and consistency.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Organizational Integration & Transformation
- Coordinate across technical, programmatic, and operational teams, aligning messaging, priorities, deliverables, and leadership rhythms to ensure cohesive execution during ongoing DHA / DHMS integration and modernization efforts
- Support ongoing transformation initiatives by producing clear, actionable communications that distill technical and procedural updates for diverse audiences
PEO DHMS Front Office Operations
Partner with Executive Assistants and senior front-office personnel to manage and deconflict the Deputy PEO's schedule and priority engagementsDraft, consolidate, and coordinate high-quality responses to Front Office Taskers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely deliveryOversee the Return-to-In-Person Work workstream, including workforce tracking, office space coordination, and alignment with DHA policyGovernance, Meetings, and Leadership Support
Ensure meeting environments (physical and virtual) are prepared to professional standards, including AV / tech validation and room readinessCapture clear, structured notes during governance and leadership meetings, highlighting decisions, action items, risks, and ownershipMaintain centralized tracking of all commitments, taskers, deadlines, and dependencies to ensure sustained follow-through and accountabilityPrepare and distribute executive-level pre-reads, meeting packets, and briefing materials, ensuring alignment with leadership narratives and messaging expectationsEnterprise Alignment & Matrixed Leadership
Serve as a front-office liaison across DHMS, DHA stakeholders, FEHRM partners, and Workforce 3.0 teams to ensure clear communication, aligned execution, and timely flow of informationProvide matrixed oversight to analysts, contributors, and workflow owners across DHMS, ensuring high-quality inputs and performance discipline without direct supervisory authorityOperational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks, strengthen governance processes, and enhance organizational readiness through improved reporting, visibility, and performance rhythmsSustain a predictable and professional front-office operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, reporting cadences, dashboards, and workflow standardsBASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum 5-7 years of experience supporting senior executives or leading front-office, PMO, Chief of Staff, or high-complexity integration functions in government, defense, consulting, or health IT environmentsProven experience supporting senior leadership engagements and coordinating cross-functional teams within large-scale federal transformation environments, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and situational awarenessStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with senior stakeholders in complex or high-pressure settingsDemonstrated ability to manage complex workflows, competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous initiatives in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environmentMust be able to work onsite in Rosslyn, Virginia five days per weekKEY COMPETENCIES :
Strong stakeholder engagement and matrix leadership capability, able to drive alignment and accountability across senior leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authorityProactive, outcomes-oriented mindset with a fixer orientation, able to anticipate issues, navigate ambiguity, and resolve complex cross functional challengesExceptional written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, compelling executive materials and visually polished slide decksStrong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and align diverse technical, operational, and leadership stakeholdersWell-developed critical thinking and problem-solving capability, able to synthesize complex issues, develop actionable recommendations, and guide leaders toward informed decisionsAdvanced coordination and organizational skills, with a track record of managing complex executive workflows, competing priorities, and high-pressure operating rhythmsStrong governance and operational management acumen, including meeting facilitation, decision documentation, and maintaining disciplined executive workflowsHigh emotional intelligence, political awareness, and executive presence, enabling effective navigation of sensitive issues and representation of senior leadership in complex environmentsDeep understanding of federal decision-making processes and the unique operational dynamics of the public sectorProfessional presence with the ability to represent senior leadership, engage with authority, and navigate high-level stakeholder dynamicsPreferred certifications (not required but highly advantageous) :
PMP (Project Management Professional)PgMP (Program Management Professional)SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework Certification)Prosci Change Management Certification (ADKAR Model), or equivalent transformation and governance certifications
Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").