Analytica is seeking an experienced Program Manager to serve as the primary strategic and delivery lead for a high-profile, public-facing CMS engagement. This individual will be responsible for directing all aspects of program execution, stakeholder engagement, Agile delivery, governance, and platform modernization efforts. The Program Manager will oversee cross-functional teams, drive alignment between technical delivery and business objectives, and provide executive-level guidance to CMS leadership while ensuring successful task order performance.
Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. As a core member you’ll work with a diverse team of professionals to solve matters, architect nuisances, and come up with alternatives. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for CMS stakeholders and provide overall program leadership.
- Lead program strategy, execution, delivery management, and contract performance.
- Manage Agile product delivery, including sprint planning, execution, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement across CMS Centers, Offices, data owners, and user communities contributing to the platform.
- Oversee data governance activities, platform operations, modernization initiatives, and website consolidation efforts.
- Ensure alignment between user needs, CMS mission objectives, technical solutions, governance requirements, and business outcomes.
- Manage program risks, dependencies, resource allocation, staffing plans, and performance metrics.
- Monitor project timelines, deliverables, budgets, and quality standards to ensure successful program outcomes.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
- Provide executive reporting, strategic recommendations, and program status updates to CMS leadership.
- Lead cross-functional teams of 15-25 personnel in support of mission-critical CMS initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations, CMS policies, and organizational governance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of program or project management experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting open data initiatives.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working directly with CMS programs, CMS data, or related healthcare data initiatives.
- Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams of 15-25 personnel.
- Deep understanding of Agile product management principles, frameworks, and delivery methodologies.
- Experience overseeing all aspects of task order management, including planning, reporting, sprint execution, resource management, and risk mitigation.
- Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement across multiple CMS organizations, data owners, and user communities.
- Experience supporting public-facing digital platforms, enterprise data products, or large-scale data initiatives.
- Proven ability to align technical delivery with user needs, governance requirements, and strategic business objectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing and presentation experience.
- Proven success leading complex modernization efforts within highly regulated federal environments.
- Hands-on experience with collaboration and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack, GitHub, or similar platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver successful outcomes in a fast-paced federal consulting environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or related Agile certification.
- Prior experience supporting CMS digital transformation, open-data, or data modernization initiatives.
- Experience working with federal data governance, open-data policies, and public-facing data platforms.
About
ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established
SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at
CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an
ISO 9001:2008 certified provider.
Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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