Program Director

This position is pending upon bid/contract award and requires an active secret clearance. The Program Director serves as the senior operational leader responsible for managing the day-to-day execution, workforce performance, customer engagement, quality outcomes, and operational delivery of a large, global, complex federal program operating within a Joint Venture (JV) structure. Working directly in support of the JV Program Manager, this position provides leadership and oversight of all operational activities necessary to achieve contract objectives, maintain workforce readiness, and ensure exceptional service delivery in highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the Project's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing profit and loss statements to ensure financial targets are met and profitability is maintained. Act as the primary contact for the state client. Ensure program operations are in compliance with all applicable requirements of the contract, as well as State and federal regulations. Ensure goals and objectives are established by Project Manager that support the overall Project strategies. Oversee all project administrative operations including budget, financial controls, and human resources. Plan, develop and schedule priorities for achieving operational and performance goals. Review management, productivity, and financial reports and studies to ensure program objectives are met. Participate in internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to support Project direction and guidance. Manage operational managers, to include performance appraisals, mentoring, and professional/development guidance. Demonstrate a high level of dedication and proactive leadership in meeting corporate goals and program objectives. Perform other duties as assigned by management. The Program Director functions as the primary operational execution lead for the program and partners closely with the JV Program Manager and operations team to implement strategic priorities, drive program performance, manage operational risks, and ensure alignment with customer requirements and Joint Venture objectives. This role coordinates activities across recruiting, credentialing, human resources, quality, finance, contracts, security, information technology, training, and operations to deliver an integrated and compliant workforce solution. The Program Director is responsible for overseeing geographically dispersed personnel, workforce continuity, operational readiness, employee engagement, and service delivery performance while fostering strong relationships with government stakeholders and partner organizations. Working within the Joint Venture leadership team, this position ensures all operational activities support the program mission, contractual requirements, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate has successfully led large workforce-intensive federal service programs, including Personal Services Contracts (PSC) or similarly complex service delivery programs, and has demonstrated experience managing geographically dispersed operations, collaborating within multi-company environments, and supporting executive-level customer relationships. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 10+ years of relevant professional experience required. Experience working within a Joint Venture, mentor-protege, or strategic teaming arrangement is highly desirable. Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Minimum Salary $162,000 Maximum Salary $200,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr