Program Manager

Who we are and why you should join us: As a consultant at Partner Forces, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients’ day in and day out. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, our partners, and our clients to ideate, initiate and complete tasks, projects, and initiatives. You will work on mission-oriented projects, where you will bring forward actionable insights, solve complex problems, and thrive on delivering meaningful solutions. Partner Forces is grounded in our core values of integrity, diversity, positivity, candor, determination, and teamwork. Our culture is a reflection of this, ensuring that we: Apply solution-oriented thinking to challenges and opportunities. Thrive by remaining agile and embracing change. Work to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued as teammates and contributors. Bring out the best in others by applying sound judgment and exuding principled genuineness. Embrace a continuous learning and growth mindset. Encourage an open dialogue even when it is hard. Continuously promoting teamwork and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and teams. As an employee at Partner Forces, you’ll join a diverse team of consultants who share a passion for prioritizing collaboration, crafting solutions to mitigate risk, protecting critical infrastructure and helping our national security and industry partner tackle their most pressing challenges. At Partner Forces, we take our employees’ well-being and growth as seriously as we do our mission. You will be challenged every day, but we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand, so we offer a wide array of benefits that support the well-being and personal and professional development of our employees. What we are looking for: Partner Forces is seeking a looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead a new Department of Homeland Security federal contract with Partner Forces. This role requires a seasoned leader who excels at contract management, stakeholder engagement, and building client relationships. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our team and our clients by driving strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery, and fostering a collaborative environment. You will not only manage the contract but also mentor team members, embody our core values, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding your team through complex challenges and driving impactful outcomes that align with our mission and values. This is an opportunity to be an important leader in our growing company, where your expertise and commitment to excellence will make a real impact on our team, client and mission. What you will do as a Program Manager: Oversee all aspects of the federal contract, ensuring compliance, quality delivery, and alignment with client objectives. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure contract success, address risks proactively, and drive continuous improvement in project outcomes. Develop and implement strategies to ensure successful contract execution, aligning program goals with client objectives and organizational mission. Manage contract budgets, ensuring that all financial goals are met while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and maximizing value for the client. Identify potential risks early and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program stability and continuity, addressing challenges swiftly and effectively. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including federal clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring open communication and alignment on project goals and priorities. Act as the primary point of contact, understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor, fostering long-term relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating value, reliability, and strategic insight. Lead by example, mentoring team members, promoting professional growth, and developing talent. Encourage a culture of collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement. Challenge and seek understanding if something does not make sense to ensure continuous improvement and innovation. Contribute to client development activities and internal corporate initiatives. Qualifications: US Citizen (the nature of our contract requires employees be US citizens) Ability to obtain and maintain DHS HQ suitability required; current preferred. BA/BS degree required. PMP would be nice. DHS and/or government experience preferred. At least 7 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in program or project management, particularly within federal contracting. Strong understanding of contract management, stakeholder engagement, and client relationship building. Strong leadership presence with a proven track record of driving consensus both internally and with external partners. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively. Enjoy working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced team environment. Passionate for building strong cross-functional teams, coaching and mentoring members to deliver results and effectively structure large initiatives. Commitment to embodying Partner Forces’ core values and acting as a trusted advisor. Have the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and comfort with ambiguity. At Partner Forces, we consider many factors when making compensation decisions, reflecting the unique skills and experiences each candidate brings, as well as organizational and contractual needs. An estimate of the salary range for this role is included here. We believe that salary is just one component of your total compensation package. Our goal is to support your growth and reward your contributions in a meaningful way. We look forward to exploring this further with you during the interview process. Annual Salary Range $95,000—$180,000 USD The Company Partner Forces, LLC., is a WOSB focused on helping homeland security partners with their most pressing and complex challenges and opportunities. The company provides management consulting services for the homeland security and national security enterprise. We offer clients holistic and integrated solutions to their current and emerging homeland security requirements related to program development and analysis, stakeholder engagement and outreach, strategic planning, technology implementation, security and preparedness assessment, and business process design and improvement. Partner Forces values a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is the policy of Partner Forces to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and state agencies. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at recruiting@partnerforces.com.