Program Director

Company Overview: Advocate IT is a HUBZone-certified and Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) delivering enterprise-level Information Technology and Professional Services to commercial organizations, Federal Civilian agencies, the Department of Defense, and the biotechnology and life-sciences sector. Advocate IT provides proven capabilities across Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation (AI/RPA), Cybersecurity, Cloud and Infrastructure Engineering, Data and Database Management, and Secure Application Development. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.advocateitllc.com/ Job Overview Advocate IT is seeking a Program Director (Government Services) to provide executive-level leadership for federal, state, and local programs. This role is responsible for program execution, customer engagement, risk management, and delivery excellence across complex government contracts. Duties Provide strategic oversight of government programs and task orders Serve as primary customer interface Manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk Lead subcontractor and internal delivery teams Ensure compliance with contract requirements and quality standard Required Qualifications 10+ years supporting federal government programs Experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts Strong understanding of federal acquisition and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience Advocate IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $140,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21701