Job Description
About the role Seeking a mid-level IT Program Manager with direct experience supporting the IRS Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This hybrid role, based in Washington, DC, offers the opportunity to lead critical federal IT programs focused on IRS modernization, cybersecurity, and enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder federal environments and is passionate about driving technology transformation within government.
Job Responsibilities - Lead and manage complex IT programs supporting IRS CIO initiatives, ensuring alignment with federal standards and modernization goals.
- Serve as primary liaison between internal teams, IRS stakeholders, vendors, and leadership.
- Oversee program scope, schedules, budgets, risk management, and performance metrics.
- Develop and implement strategic plans, program roadmaps, and process improvements aligned with IRS CIO priorities.
- Ensure compliance with federal IT frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, and ELC.
- Prepare briefings, reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and government partners.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to technical and non-technical project staff.
- Coordinate with IRS enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application development teams.
Required skills IRS process knowledge Federal IT program management Agile methodology Risk management Strategic planning Budget management Cybersecurity compliance Stakeholder communication Team leadership Federal IT compliance frameworks
Preferred skills PMP certification PgMP certification Agile certification Microsoft Technologies Microsoft PL200 certification Microsoft PL900 certification IRS background investigation (MBI or higher) Federal digital transformation Enterprise IT initiatives
Education requirements Degree
Bachelor
Major
Information Technology
Job Requirements - 3-5+ years of experience working with the IRS, preferably within or supporting the IRS CIO organization.
- Proven experience managing federal IT programs or projects with adherence to federal standards.
- Strong knowledge of IRS processes, governance frameworks, and modernization initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and multi-stakeholder environments.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience with program management methodologies such as Agile.
- Ability to develop strategic plans, program roadmaps, and process improvements.
- Familiarity with federal IT compliance frameworks like FISMA, FedRAMP, and ELC.
- Cultural fit for collaborative federal work environments.
- Preferred: Active or recent IRS background investigation and relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, Agile).
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