{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d6b1d703a26a06ca2dcc3480","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d6b1d703a26a06ca2dcc3480","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d6b1d703a26a06ca2dcc3480","title":"Associate Program Manager","description":"Associate Program Manager\nLocation: Kissimmee, FL (Hybrid) | Remote considered for exceptional candidates\nCompany: Leading Solutions, LLC\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nSalary: Starting at $70,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.\nBuild a Career, Not Just a Job\nLeading Solutions is looking for an ambitious, adaptable, and highly motivated Associate Program Manager to join our Program Management Office (PMO).\nThis is not an administrative support position. It is a leadership development opportunity designed to prepare the right individual to become a Program Manager and, ultimately, a Senior Program Manager responsible for leading multiple federal government contracts.\nYou will work directly alongside senior leadership, learning every aspect of government contract management while gaining experience in customer engagement, operations, staffing, compliance, business development support, and organizational leadership.\nWe're looking for someone who wants to build a career, not simply fill a position.\nAbout the Role\nNo two days are alike.\nOne day you may be helping transition a newly awarded contract. The next, you may be coordinating with a government customer, resolving an employee issue, preparing executive reports, assisting Recruiting with a critical hire, or helping solve an operational problem before it impacts the customer.\nSuccess in this position requires someone who enjoys solving problems, can think independently, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nAs an Associate Program Manager, you will:\nSupport the successful execution of multiple federal government contracts.\nAssist Program Managers with day-to-day contract operations.\nCoordinate with government customers, Contracting Officers (COs), CORs, subcontractors, and internal departments.\nMonitor deliverables, staffing levels, contract performance, and operational milestones.\nAssist with employee onboarding, staffing actions, and workforce management.\nPrepare reports, executive briefings, and customer communications.\nSupport quality assurance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.\nIdentify potential issues early and help develop practical solutions.\nCoordinate activities with Recruiting, HR, Finance, Security, Contracts, and Executive Leadership.\nParticipate in contract transitions and startup activities.\nAssist with proposal support and operational planning when required.\nLearn every phase of the government contracting lifecycle.\nWho Will Be Successful Here\nExperience matters.\nMindset matters more.\nThe people who excel in this role are the ones who naturally become the person others rely on.\nWe're looking for someone who:\nTakes ownership instead of waiting for direction.\nUnderstands both the stated task and the implied task.\nHas a strong sense of urgency and a \"get it done\" mentality.\nCan manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the mission.\nThinks critically and solves problems independently.\nIs resourceful and figures things out, even when the path forward isn't immediately obvious.\nBuilds trust through professionalism, consistency, and follow-through.\nPossesses strong emotional intelligence and knows how to communicate with different personalities.\nUnderstands how to build relationships and navigate customer environments with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.\nCan be politically aware without compromising integrity.\nRepresents the company well with government customers, teammates, partners, and executives.\nCommunicates clearly, confidently, and professionally.\nDemonstrates sound judgment and can be trusted with sensitive information.\nWants to continuously learn and grow.\nPrior military leadership experience is highly valued because many of those leadership skills translate exceptionally well to this position. However, we are equally interested in candidates from any background who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, professionalism, political awareness, and a proven history of delivering results.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, military service, and professional experience.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational and time management abilities.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office.\nAbility to manage multiple competing priorities.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.\nOther Qualifications\nFrequent use of hands and arms; prolonged sitting may be required.\nSpecific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.\nAbility to interpret instructions involving multiple abstract and concrete variables.\nPreferred\nMilitary leadership experience.\nGovernment contracting experience.\nExperience working with the Department of Defense or other federal agencies.\nPrevious leadership, operations, or project management experience.\nCurrent or previous U.S. Government security clearance.\nCareer Development\nThis position is part of our leadership development pipeline.\nThe successful candidate will receive direct mentorship from senior leadership and progressively assume greater responsibility as their knowledge, confidence, and capabilities grow.\nWe believe in promoting from within whenever possible.\nCompensation Growth\nStarting Salary: $70,000\nFormal performance and compensation reviews will occur at:\nSix months\nTwelve months\nEmployees who demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, leadership potential, and the ability to independently manage increasing responsibility may be eligible for merit-based salary increases during these reviews.\nOur objective is to develop this individual into a Program Manager and ultimately a Senior Program Manager capable of leading complex federal programs.\nWhy Leading Solutions?\nWe are a growing government contractor that believes great leaders are developed through opportunity, mentorship, and accountability.\nIf you're looking for a position where every day is different, your work has real impact, and your career growth is tied to your performance, we'd like to hear from you.\nVeterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply, but we welcome talented professionals from all backgrounds who share our commitment to excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement.\nLeading Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nLeading Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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The next, you may be coordinating with a government customer, resolving an employee issue, preparing executive reports, assisting Recruiting with a critical hire, or helping solve an operational problem before it impacts the customer.\nSuccess in this position requires someone who enjoys solving problems, can think independently, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nAs an Associate Program Manager, you will:\nSupport the successful execution of multiple federal government contracts.\nAssist Program Managers with day-to-day contract operations.\nCoordinate with government customers, Contracting Officers (COs), CORs, subcontractors, and internal departments.\nMonitor deliverables, staffing levels, contract performance, and operational milestones.\nAssist with employee onboarding, staffing actions, and workforce management.\nPrepare reports, executive briefings, and customer communications.\nSupport quality assurance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.\nIdentify potential issues early and help develop practical solutions.\nCoordinate activities with Recruiting, HR, Finance, Security, Contracts, and Executive Leadership.\nParticipate in contract transitions and startup activities.\nAssist with proposal support and operational planning when required.\nLearn every phase of the government contracting lifecycle.\nWho Will Be Successful Here\nExperience matters.\nMindset matters more.\nThe people who excel in this role are the ones who naturally become the person others rely on.\nWe're looking for someone who:\nTakes ownership instead of waiting for direction.\nUnderstands both the stated task and the implied task.\nHas a strong sense of urgency and a \"get it done\" mentality.\nCan manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the mission.\nThinks critically and solves problems independently.\nIs resourceful and figures things out, even when the path forward isn't immediately obvious.\nBuilds trust through professionalism, consistency, and follow-through.\nPossesses strong emotional intelligence and knows how to communicate with different personalities.\nUnderstands how to build relationships and navigate customer environments with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.\nCan be politically aware without compromising integrity.\nRepresents the company well with government customers, teammates, partners, and executives.\nCommunicates clearly, confidently, and professionally.\nDemonstrates sound judgment and can be trusted with sensitive information.\nWants to continuously learn and grow.\nPrior military leadership experience is highly valued because many of those leadership skills translate exceptionally well to this position. 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