Partner Manager (Remote)GovCIO

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Partner Manager to manage day-to-day relationships and operational coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and teaming partners supporting a portfolio of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) technology initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Operations, this role coordinates partner performance, staffing, Levels of Effort (LOEs), deliverables, and subcontract-related actions. The Partner Manager works closely with Finance, Contracts, Procurement, and Onboarding to keep partner activities aligned with approved program requirements and promptly address operational issues.

This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day operational point of contact for assigned subcontractors and partners.

• Conduct recurring partner meetings to review staffing, progress, deliverables, outstanding actions, risks, and upcoming requirements.

• Coordinate with Delivery leadership to monitor partner performance against agreed schedules, deliverables, and program expectations.

• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of partner LOEs, including staffing, labor categories, periods of performance, and associated costs, using inputs from Delivery and Finance.

• Monitor partner staffing, vacancies, replacements, and departures; coordinate with the Onboarding Specialist and appropriate teams to address workforce needs and delays.

• Work with the Finance Manager to review partner funding, expenditures, burn rates, forecasts, and financial discrepancies; communicating concerns to the Director, Portfolio Operations.

• Support purchase requisitions, subcontract modifications, funding actions, and supporting documentation through established review and approval processes.

• Review proposed staffing, scope, schedule, and funding changes with the appropriate teams and document operational impacts for leadership consideration.

• Resolve routine partner issues within established procedures and authority; escalating complex, unresolved, or material concerns to the Director, Portfolio Operations.

• Coordinate partner transition and closeout activities, including outstanding deliverables, staffing changes, records, and financial reconciliation.

• Work with the Partner Coordinator to maintain accurate partner records, action logs, staffing information, and status reporting.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted in accordance with company requirements.

• Eight or more years of relevant experience in partner, subcontractor, vendor, contract, or program management.

• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors, vendors, or partners in a federal contracting environment.

• Experience with Time-and-Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) subcontracts.

• Experience preparing or maintaining LOEs, staffing plans, forecasts, or related program financial information.

• Ability to work independently, manage day-to-day workflow, recognize when escalation or additional approval is required.

• Experience tracking deliverables, schedules, risks, issues, and corrective actions.

• Strong relationship-management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and collaborative document-management tools.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate effectively across distributed teams.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain required Suitability/Public Trust.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting VA or other federal civilian agency programs.

• Experience working in a prime contractor environment supporting multiple technology initiatives.

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.