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Senior Program Manager

@ Index Analytics
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Baltimore or Windsor Mill
$181k-$221k/yrRemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading programs, overseeing teams, managing risks
Requirements Summary:U.S. work authorization and Public Trust eligibility; 10+ years program/project management experience (5+ managing federal contracts); PMP required within 1 year; SAFe certification required; experience with Agile, cloud/DevOps, CI/CD.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, CI/CD
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Job Description

Index Analytics, LLC, is a rapidly growing, Baltimore-based small business providing health-related consulting services to the federal government. At the center of our company culture is a commitment to instilling a dynamic and employee-friendly place to work. We place a priority on promoting a supportive and collegial team environment and enhancing staff experience through career development and educational opportunities.



Position Overview



We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager (SPgM) to lead the successful delivery of a complex, customer-facing programs in a federal, Agile environment. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on program execution, supporting high-impact initiatives for government clients.



The SPgM serves as a trusted partner to senior-level government stakeholders, driving program performance, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring delivery excellence across large-scale software development efforts.



This position requires an in-person interview at our HQ.



Key Responsibilities




  • Lead program execution for federal contracts, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope and within budget in accordance with contractual requirements and agency objectives.

  • Partner with executive leadership (ELT) and senior stakeholders to support the planning and delivery of large-scale, strategic initiatives across the organization.

  • Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), providing status reporting, issue resolution and program transparency.

  • Oversee multiple Agile delivery teams to ensure alignment with program goals, including planning, execution and cross-team dependency management.

  • Manage program risks, issues and changes, implementing mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with federal regulations, policies and contract terms (e.g., FAR/DFARS requirements).

  • Maintain accountability for cost, schedule and performance (CSP) metrics, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to program baselines.

  • Direct and develop technical and delivery teams, providing leadership, performance oversight and resource management across contract workstreams.

  • Establish and enforce standard processes, governance structures and quality controls to ensure consistent, auditable program delivery aligned with contract expectations.

  • Support program growth and sustainment efforts, including participation in capture activities, proposal development and continuous improvement initiatives.