Program Manager

Position Overview

Oneida Professional Services (OPS) is seeking a Program Manager to lead execution of a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Science and Technical Support Services contract.

The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact with the Government and will be responsible for overall contract performance, staffing, and delivery across a diverse portfolio of science, technical, IT, and administrative task orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between OPS and the Government Task Order Manager (TOM)
• Provide overall management and supervision of contractor personnel across multiple locations
• Lead recruitment, hiring, retention, and performance management of staff
• Plan, organize, and direct all contract activities, ensuring alignment with task order requirements
• Develop and manage task order execution plans, including staffing, schedules, and cost estimates
• Monitor and track deliverables, labor hours, and financial performance
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (status, cost, and performance)
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements, federal regulations, and security standards
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure mission success
• Support task order responses, negotiations, and program growth efforts as needed

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing federal contracts, preferably IDIQ/task order-based programs
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (administrative, scientific, IT, and technical staff)
• Experience with program oversight, including staffing, scheduling, and performance management
• Strong understanding of cost control, labor tracking, and contract financial management
• Experience interfacing with Contracting Officers (CO), CORs, or Task Order Managers (TOMs)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across geographically dispersed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USGS, DOI, or similar federal science/research agencies
• Familiarity with scientific research, data management, GIS, or IT support environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experience with federal IT/security compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA)

Work Environment & Travel

• Work will be performed primarily on-site at USGS locations, with some potential for remote support depending on task orders
• Travel may be required, including domestic and limited international travel, based on mission needs

Location: Mid-Continent Region (Multiple USGS Sites –Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, New York, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and additional locations as required)

Company: Oneida Professional Services

Position Type: Full-Time

Contingency: This position is contingent upon contract award to Oneida Professional Services (OPS). Employment is subject to contract funding and successful award outcome.

About Us:

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time