Role Description @Orchard is actively supporting a proposal expected to be awarded in Fall 2026 for a Maryland client in the Intelligence Sector. We are seeking individuals with the necessary skills, experience, and clearance to sign a letter of intent to join the team once the program is awarded. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of our clients, a leader in the IC space with exceptional benefits and opportunities for advancement. The Program Management Office (PMO) Analyst provides technical and programmatic support to government teams by translating mission needs into technical requirements, managing those requirements, and shaping strategic program direction. Responsibilities include: - Contract support (SOWs, RFPs, cost proposals) - Performance monitoring - Stakeholder coordination - Communicating complex concepts through reports, meetings, and senior-level briefings - Overseeing cost, schedule, and performance to ensure projects stay on track As the SETA Cleared PMO Analyst, you will be responsible for: - Tracking, monitoring, and updating the status of program deliverables using appropriate project management tools and methodologies - Maintaining comprehensive tracking systems to ensure timely completion of deliverables and early identification of potential delays or issues - Conducting regular data quality checks and implementing remediation measures when necessary to maintain data integrity - Establishing and maintaining a centralized library of PMO documents, ensuring proper organization, version control, and accessibility - Developing and maintaining a comprehensive repository of project templates for both technical and management purposes to support Project Managers throughout the organization - Providing support for projects, programs, and portfolio-level business process analysis - Translating complex business processes into visual workflows and interactive dashboards to enhance understanding and facilitate decision-making - Designing and implementing effective data visualization tools that present project information in a clear, actionable format - Updating and maintaining organizational IT lifecycle documentation for both Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies - Developing and maintaining supporting materials that guide teams in the proper application of development methodologies - Defining, developing, and keeping current engineering (SDLC) artifacts, architecture standards, and related documentation - Providing oversight of Enterprise SDLC reviews, including change management processes, to ensure compliance with standards and required guidance - Coordinating with project teams to ensure adherence to established development methodologies and documentation requirements - Facilitating knowledge sharing across project teams by maintaining and promoting best practices documentation - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by documenting lessons learned and incorporating feedback into templates and processes Qualifications - US Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI and Polygraph - A Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years or a Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience within the Intelligence Community - Experience tracking, monitoring, and updating the status of program deliverables - Experience applying processes to ensure data currency, validity, and relevance - Experience in maintaining a library of PMO documents, building a repository of project templates for both technical and management to support the Project Managers - Experience supporting project, program, and portfolio-level business process analysis, mapping, improvements, reporting, market research, and internal outreach and communications - Experience translating business processes into workflows and dashboards - Experience updating and maintaining organizational IT lifecycle documentation and supporting materials pertaining to both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies - Engage in defining, developing, and keeping current engineering (SDLC) and architecture artifacts and standards - Providing oversight of Enterprise SDLC reviews, including change management to ensure compliance with standards and required guidance Requirements - This role can be accommodated at several levels based on experience and qualifications, ranging from 4 to over 10 years of experience - Title and compensation will reflect the experience of each individual selected Benefits - Target compensation can range between $75,000 and $117,500, based on experience and qualifications - Generous benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO

• You will be responsible for supporting internal voter turnout and persuasion programs to increase the impact and reputation of Movement Labs’ Core programs. • Your primary focus will be on efficient and excellent delivery of design, research, and campaign services. • Draft compelling and impactful messaging that align with voter turnout and persuasion program goals. • Take initiative in supporting experiment design, including drafting assets in collaboration with the Deputy Director and the Director of Program Management. • Support with election, voter turnout, and persuasion research on prospective internal campaigns as needed. • Collaborate with other departments to conduct full research as needed. • Follows project management workflows, reliably meeting deadlines and proactively highlighting blockers/obstacles. • Effectively communicates and collaborates across verticals within the Program team and across teams at Movement Labs as needed. • Manage Asana, Slack, Loom, Google Suite, and Launchpad-based systems for project management and cross-team communications. • Support Deputy Director and Director of Program Management in developing documentation and automation to increase the efficiency of project management processes and improve the quality of voter outreach programs. • Support collaboration on program launches with Core Engagement Services team by contributing on interlock calls, learning new systems, and providing feedback on processes. • Support drafting program reports and experiment results decks, clearly conveying program details, RCT results, and drawing actionable insights. • Provide occasional project-management support of cross-functional team members during group projects.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Program Managers responsible for high-impact cross-functional programs with visibility across the C-suite. • Build a culture of accountability, clarity, transparent communication and operational excellence. • Establish best practices across planning, execution, metrics, and stakeholder communication. • Collaborate closely with engineering, security, product, and customer teams to align priorities and remove blockers. • Foster trust-based relationships with internal and external partners. • Accountable for full lifecycle program outcomes. • Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs. • Translate strategic objectives into detailed program plans, milestones, and success criteria. • Identify risks and interdependencies early; develop mitigation paths and drive resolution. • Ensure programs meet compliance, accreditation, and cybersecurity requirements relevant to U.S. national security customers. • Lead cross-functional execution rhythms such as program reviews, decision forums, and readiness assessments. • Provide technical insight to ensure program decisions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with modern best practices. • Advocate for security, reliability, and architectural integrity in all program decisions. • Partner with engineering leads to shape infrastructure strategy—including cloud architecture, networking, identity services, distributed systems, DevSecOps, and cross-domain solutions. • Provide transparent and timely updates to Executive Leadership. • Translate complex strategy into actionable priorities across the team. • Foster alignment by ensuring consistent messaging across all departments. • Serve as a primary communication bridge among executives, engineering teams, and government customers.

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Program Manager leads multiple large-scale projects and/or programs, ensuring successful delivery of technology solutions and services that meet company standards and user requirements. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for strategic planning, execution oversight, stakeholder communication, and team leadership across organizational functions. Key Responsibilities Program & Project Leadership Lead multiple large projects and/or programs simultaneously Provide strategic direction across lines of business Direct and monitor project managers and program team members Mentor and develop less experienced project managers and team members Set team direction and establish clear goals and deliverables Planning & Execution Assist in the creation of business cases Define and clarify project scope and objectives Develop and monitor program and project plans Develop and manage project schedules Develop and monitor program and project budgets Ensure deliverables align with established plans Governance & Organizational Oversight Determine appropriate organizational structure for program/project teams Identify roles and responsibilities across teams Coordinate activities across multiple organizational functions Ensure technology solutions and services meet company standards and user requirements Risk & Issue Management Identify and develop mitigation plans for critical program issues and risks Monitor overall program progress and performance Escalate issues as appropriate Stakeholder & Communication Management Serve as primary liaison to steering committees and program sponsors Provide program-level reporting and executive communications Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to project teams, sponsors, and management Assign work and ensure results are consistent with strategic plans Team Leadership Motivate and guide cross-functional teams Foster collaboration and accountability Promote a high-performance culture Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of project/program management experience Demonstrated experience leading large, complex programs Strong business and product knowledge across multiple lines of business Proven ability to think strategically and execute tactically Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills Experience managing budgets and cross-functional teams Preferred Certification or coursework in project management (e.g., CAPM, PMP, PgMP) Pay Range: $105,200.00 - $147,950.00 Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc. #VIZI #LI-LM1 Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow.  And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth:  We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets. We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.  We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.  This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status For applicants that are California residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Notice All applicants should review our Horace Mann Privacy Policy