Role Description This opportunity is in support of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) United States Forest Service (USFS) Washington Office (WO) Fire and Aviation (FAM) Management Staff as a part-time Program Manager. This is a teleworking position. As the Program Manager you will serve as the subject matter expert to: - Administer specific projects on behalf of agency personnel and maintain project cost, schedule, and performance data. - Meet regularly with Government Program Manager and advise on deliverables and issues on the project. - Consult with and advise Government and serve as an advisor providing the analytical guidance required for completion of projects. - Facilitate overall strategy development at the project and program levels. - Possess demonstrated ability in effective oral and written communication, planning, leadership, and operational skills. Tasks include: - Work closely with upper management and staff, providing advice and administrative support regarding priorities and engaging stakeholders on critical policy issues. - Develop strategies for maintaining appropriate performance levels for the organization in support of management initiatives. - Develop processes and communication materials for new directives. - Coordinate with senior team members on communication strategy and planning, produce information and talking points for leadership on operational and policy matters, and coordinate these products with key stakeholders, including primary and interagency partners. - Conduct in-depth analysis and provide data-driven recommendations concerning management priorities. - Ensure management has wide-ranging perspectives and appropriate information needed to make determinations by conducting independent research, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and verifying information with program officials. - Prepare products to articulate, interpret, delineate, and explain/defend highly complex, potentially controversial agency policies, programs, and activities. Requirements - Must be able to detail past experience working with Contracting Officer’s Representative on various reporting documents and tracking status of deliverables. - Must be proficient and confident in discussions and tailoring your communication style at all levels of management and external stakeholders. - Must be proficient in researching and analyzing data and creating appropriate level documents and reports. - Must have a people-oriented mentality. - Must possess the creativity, resourcefulness, and decisiveness needed to manage risks and respond to critical situations and corporate-wide strategic initiatives. - Must have a strong sense of urgency in driving projects to completion and be motivated to achieve outcomes and results. - Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively coordinate the activities of multiple groups with a strong sense of urgency and ability to improvise and solve complex problems. - Be able to travel as needed. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and minimum of five (5) years of progressive program/project management experience or a combination of an associate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a related field.

• Plan, execute, and finalize a development program according to strict deadlines and within budget • Work collaboratively with project teams to determine critical milestones and deliverables on programs • Liaison with project managers to build relationships vital to the success of the project • Direct, develop and manage Program/Project Development from beginning to end • Develop and manage budget for projects and accountability for delivering against established business goals/objectives • Conduct project assessments and generate recommendations report

• Support the Associate Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the External Audit Program. • Serve as a versatile operational resource, pivoting across workstreams to address shifting priorities and volume during the audit cycle. • Partner closely with workstream leads to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes. • Communicate updates, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional stakeholders. • Support the Associate Director in building out AI-native monitoring of program-wide KPIs.

• Serve as the NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) SME and manager for implementation in support of the NEPS advisory group (NAG). • Foster NEPS stakeholder relationships to define unique business requirements and prioritize system improvements. • Ensure NEPS capabilities support task planning and reporting requirements. • Support integration of NEPS with PPBE processes, budget formulation, execution tracking, financial reporting, and portfolio management activities. • Serve as the principal analyst and advisor reporting directly to the CFO on strategic objectives and portfolio financial management initiatives. • Develop and maintain governance frameworks, business processes, organizational performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms. • Monitor and analyze budget execution performance, funding utilization, obligation and expenditure trends, and financial risks. • Support leadership decision making through development of executive briefings, dashboards, reports, and data-driven recommendations. • Facilitate coordination among deputy organizations and support PAE and non-PAE activities. • Lead special projects, organizational transformation initiatives, and process improvement efforts supporting organizational objectives. • Monitor system performance, user feedback, and enhancement opportunities to drive continuous improvement. • Analyze task plans, phasing plans, spend plans, resource forecasts, and performance metrics to support financial decision making and organizational transparency. • Monitor program and portfolio performance against established goals, milestones, and resource constraints. • Identify opportunities for automation, process standardization, and data driven management practices. • Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, functional organizations, technical teams, and external stakeholders. • Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders across organizations. • Prepare executive correspondence, strategic communications, and decision memorandums. • Maintain effective communication with senior leadership regarding program status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.