Program Manager-National Guard Connectedness & Relationship Education System

Program Manager – National Guard Connectedness & Relationship Education System Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is a leading professional services and technology provider to the Federal Government. Our mission is to serve uniformed service members globally and their support systems locally. We utilize strategy, data science, and technology to make the programs we execute more efficient for the people our programs serve. IGH has a national and international program staff and a corporate headquarters located in Springfield, Virginia. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) J1 Warrior Resilience and Fitness (WRF) Division requires a contracted team to manage the implementation of the National Guard (NG) Connectedness and Relationship Education (CARE) System, which includes the planning and execution of site visits, trainings and briefings across the nation, marketing campaigns, implementation and evaluation plans. The contracted team will coordinate with the WRF Partnerships and Programs Branch and NG CARES Director. Job Description Interactive Government Holdings (IGH) is seeking a qualified, trained, and capable individual to serve as a Program Manager for the National Guard Connectedness and Relationship Education System. Major Responsibilities Work closely with the National CARES Team, their respective S/T/DC CARE Leads, cross‑functional teams, and collaboration partners to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Coordinate with state POCs, embedded Program Managers/Program Coordinators, and NG CARES Director to track progress. Assess and identify capability gaps and opportunities for improvement; report findings and propose solutions to senior leadership. Monitor organizational progress against execution plans and ensure alignment with organizational strategies. Manage multiple complex projects in a fast‑paced environment with many partners and stakeholders. Identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization in collaboration with other Program Managers. Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks; produce program reports for managers and stakeholders. Manage and develop Program Coordinators. Meet timelines for administrative tasks, activities, and events. Collect, assimilate, and showcase data to support lines of effort and resource funding. Maintain accurate data files and records to enable management to track program progress/status. Coordinate online registration for events using Army 365 and Microsoft Forms. Attend meetings, present trainings and reports as needed. Coordinate with internal/external networks to obtain resources for events, manuals, supplies, and materials. Provide monthly documents and reports that are accurate and meet the deadline of the 1st of each month at least 98% of the time. Possess and maintain a valid state‑issued driver’s license and a personally owned vehicle that can be utilized. Work may vary; an uncommon tour of duty may be required. Flexibility with working schedule is mandatory to support military partners. Travel is anticipated for training, including regional and national events to support mobile training team events. Skills / Certifications / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Leadership, Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Program Development, Implementation Science, Human Development, Relational Leadership, Military Culture, Program Management, or a related area and at least five years of experience in a related field (a combination of experience and/or education will be considered). Ability to work effectively as part of a team; strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated consultative approach with excellent communication and influencing skills, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all levels. Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast‑paced, complex, multi‑tasking virtual environment. Strong command of Microsoft Office and ability to produce deliverables that carry a "stamp of excellence". Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Travel availability up to 10% on average. Experience with the military is required (prior or current military service, member of a military family, or military family volunteer). At IGH, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Employees comply with all applicable health and safety practices and protocols, including COVID‑19 regulations mandated by local, state and federal authorities. EEO Statement Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr