Program Manager - US Citizen

February 12, 2026

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<h3>Business Technology Integrators (BTI), A Service -Disable Veteran Owned Small Business with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative IT Solutions to the Federal Government, is seeking a Program Manager in support of USDA- Food Safety & Inspection Services ( Public Health Information System) Position Overview:</h3>The Program Manager will support the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) by providing senior-level oversight and leadership for the Public Health Information System (PHIS). This role is responsible for full lifecycle program management, serving as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and Government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills and bring proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary IT programs—particularly those involving cloud technology and system modernization.<hr><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Serve as the contractor’s authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), agency management personnel, and customer stakeholders.</li><li>Provide overall contract leadership and direction, ensuring the successful delivery of contract objectives.</li><li>Perform enterprise-wide horizontal integration planning and coordinate interfaces to other functional systems.</li><li>Oversee and manage the completion of tasks within established schedules and budgetary guidelines.</li><li>Assign and schedule duties to subordinates and subcontractors, monitoring progress to ensure performance standards are met.</li><li>Enforce work standards, review work products, and resolve discrepancies to maintain compliance with contract requirements.</li><li>Provide clear and timely reporting to contractor and Government leadership through written and oral communications.</li><li>Lead project transitions, providing competent leadership and direction to ensure smooth initiation and execution.</li><li>Drive technological innovation and recommend improvements to enhance performance and capability.</li><li>Direct the work of a diverse team encompassing technical, functional, and administrative personnel.</li><li>Provide comprehensive management across multiple program components including:<ul><li>Engineering analysis and studies</li><li>Software development and modernization</li><li>Cloud migration and integration</li><li>Data-driven application delivery</li></ul></li><li>Maintain a strong focus on risk management, customer satisfaction, and contractual compliance.</li><li>Ensure program adherence to project management best practices, including earned value management, scheduling, resource planning, and quality control.</li><li>Evaluate and integrate cloud-based solutions, with experience or knowledge of Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS platforms.</li></ul><hr><h3>Required Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of relevant program or project management experience in IT or enterprise system delivery.</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).</li><li>Proven experience leading large, complex programs with multi-disciplinary teams and Government agency customers.</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS.</li><li>Experience managing contracts in compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) is a plus.</li></ul><hr><h3>Preferred Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP®) or equivalent certification.</li><li>Prior experience managing public health or federal IT programs.</li><li>Knowledge of USDA systems, policies, or mission domains.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-native solution development.</li></ul><hr><h3>Work Environment:</h3><ul><li>Remote/U.S.-Based with possible travel to government sites.</li><li>Fast-paced, collaborative environment working alongside federal and contractor personnel.</li><li>Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities and dynamic stakeholder needs.</li></ul>

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