Risk/ Compliance Program Manager (Arlington, VA)

Hiring a Program Manager to manage multiple workstreams for public funding programs at a large tech company!

Job Description

This role leads the program management infrastructure that supports participation in public funding programs across 27 U.S. jurisdictions. You will serve as the operational engine behind a complex, multi-workstream program, partnering with stakeholders to translate cross-jurisdictional compliance obligations into structured, repeatable, and auditable processes. The position is ideal for a self-directed professional who prefers building durable mechanisms over one-off execution and who enjoys bringing order and structure to high-volume, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and continuously improve the program management infrastructure that supports public funding compliance activities across 27 U.S. jurisdictions.
• Serve as the central coordination point for multiple parallel workstreams, ensuring alignment, clear ownership, and timely execution across all program activities.
• Translate complex, cross-jurisdictional public funding and compliance obligations into structured, repeatable, and auditable processes and workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation systems, including process documentation, standard operating procedures, and reference materials to support consistent execution.
• Design and implement mechanisms for exception tracking, reporting cadences, and portfolio management frameworks to monitor progress and manage risk.
• Manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high execution fidelity and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across jurisdictions, regulatory entities, and teams.
• Influence stakeholders at various levels to take action and align with program objectives without relying on direct reporting relationships.
• Prepare clear, concise written communications tailored to executives, operators, and external stakeholders, including status updates, reports, and decision documents.
• Leverage modern collaboration and project management tools to organize work, track deliverables, and enhance transparency across the program.
• Support compliance operations by coordinating activities across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring consistent application of program management standards.
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce ambiguity, and improve scalability.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in program management, project management, business operations, chief-of-staff, or equivalent operational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated track record of building operational infrastructure from scratch, such as documentation systems, exception tracking mechanisms, reporting cadences, or portfolio management frameworks.
• Experience managing multiple parallel workstreams or projects simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality and execution fidelity.
• Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders to act without direct reporting authority.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for executives, operators, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with modern collaboration and project management tools such as Quip, Jira, SharePoint, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and bring structure and clarity to ambiguous, high-volume environments.
• Strong organizational skills with a bias toward building scalable mechanisms rather than relying on one-off solutions.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing programs across multiple jurisdictions, states, or regulatory entities.
• Experience in regulated industries, public-sector programs, federal grants administration, or compliance operations.
• Exposure to broadband, telecommunications, or infrastructure industries.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting compliance operations or public funding programs across diverse geographic or regulatory environments.
  
  

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in Arlington, VA, within a headquarters environment. The position operates on a standard 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time schedule. You will work in a professional office setting as part of a global service compliance team that manages operations across multiple jurisdictions. The environment emphasizes independent work combined with collaborative information sharing, leveraging modern collaboration and project management tools to coordinate activities and maintain transparency across teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $68.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.