Federal Program Manager — Operation: Quality Military Housing

Institute for Building Technology and Safety•Ashburn, VA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Program Manager will lead the design, implementation, and enterprise-scale administration of Operation Quality Military Housing — a national program to standardize inspections, strengthen accountability, and improve housing quality for military families. This role requires a leader capable of governing centrally while enabling local execution, enforcing uniform inspection standards, and building a transparent, data-driven oversight framework. The Federal Program Manager will coordinate federal stakeholders, military services, property owners, inspectors, and technical teams to ensure consistent program delivery and measurable improvements in housing conditions. The Federal Program Manager is accountable for program execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and performance outcomes across all program locations. This position serves as the primary program authority responsible for ensuring contractual compliance, operational consistency, and successful delivery of program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including but not limited to Business Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, or other related discipline.
5 to 8+ years managing large or complex federal and multi-site programs
DoD, HUD, or federal oversight experience
Experience with housing, facilities, construction, or infrastructure programs
Experience implementing national standards or compliance programs
Experience managing geographically dispersed teams
Strategic leadership and enterprise program scaling
Experience working in highly regulated environments
Accountability and transparent oversight
Systems thinking and data-driven decision making
Stakeholder alignment across federal, military, and private sectors
Mission focus on improving quality of life for military families
Ability to lead through influence across complex organizational structures
Strong written and verbal professional communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-visibility environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Lead program design, standardization, and enterprise scaling
Manage program scope, schedule, and resource allocation to ensure contractual requirements are met
Establish program governance structure, operating procedures, and decision frameworks
Develop and maintain program management plans including scope, schedule, staffing, and risk management
Oversee program budgets, cost tracking, and financial performance in coordination with finance teams
Develop inspection criteria, credentialing systems, and policy directives
Oversee national rollout, pilot installations, and performance monitoring
Enforce uniform inspection standards and QA/QC protocols
Direct program staff and subcontractors to ensure consistent service delivery
Capture and analyze digital inspection data to identify systemic trends
Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of inspection technology platforms and data systems
Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system adoption across all program locations
Report transparently to Department leadership and Congress
Ensure program operations comply with contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and inspection standards
Establish and maintain quality assurance and quality control systems
Support audits, reviews, and external oversight activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for Customer leadership regarding program performance, issues, and strategic direction
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
Coordinate remediation prioritization and program levers
Serve as liaison among DoD leadership, services, property owners, and oversight bodies
Facilitate regular program reviews, status reporting, and executive briefings