Federal Program Manager in Washington DC, District of Columbia at Chevo LLC

Chevo is hiring an experienced Program Manager to join our expanding firm. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and becoming a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will demonstrate versatility in understanding and performing work related to Service Delivery, Resource Allocation, Communications, Business Intelligence, and Acquisitions related to major Federal IT Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Management: Align IT programs with business objectives, manage value streams, govern project intake, and plan capacity across teams.
• Budget & Financial Management: Implement lean budgeting principles, monitor portfolio spending and variances, manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and optimize investments. Possess and apply extensive knowledge of CBP OIT financial management practices.
• Perform Agile Governance, Metrics & Reporting: Define and track Agile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), provide real-time visible reporting, and manage systemic risks and impediments across the portfolio.
• Process Improvement & Coaching: Champion Agile principles, facilitate organizational retrospectives for continuous improvement, and mentor practitioners to identify and implement efficiencies and innovations.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including Headquarters and operational components. Clearly communicate expectations and oversee vendor selection performance.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, at a minimum, in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of IT Portfolio/Project Management experience leading largescale, enterprise-level programs, including business process re-engineering and financial management.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience leading multi-disciplined teams on medium or large multi-task projects of high complexity.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience providing technical direction and identifying improvements, efficiencies, and innovations for portfolio management, governance, financial, or operational processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs or projects within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), developing a strategic vision, and balancing modernization needs with critical operations. This experience must include direct engagement with CBP Headquarters, an understanding of stakeholder dynamics, and institutional knowledge of The Office of Information Technology’s (OIT’s) role supporting CBP.
• Possess an active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active or recent clearance with CBP

SALARY RANGE: $170K - $190K (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.