Technical Program Manager (Federal Health | Remote)

Rackner is seeking a Program Manager to support a Department of Health-aligned mission portfolio. This role involves partnering with engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to deliver structured, well-communicated programs aligned with strategic objectives. The company is hiring across multiple levels (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Expert), with responsibilities assigned based on experience, certifications, and scope readiness.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field
• Experience supporting technical or mission-driven programs
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to partner across engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship

Good to Have

• Master’s degree preferred for Senior/Expert roles
• PgMP/PMP preferred for Journeyman+, PgMP strongly preferred for Senior/Expert
• Supporting DHA, HHS, VA, NIH, CDC, or federal health programs
• Experience in cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or agile delivery environments
• Managed cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to deliver digital programs with rapid innovation cycles

Perks & Benefits

• Weekly Pay and Full Remote Flexibility
• Professional Growth through paid certifications and training
• Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance
• Home office equipment plan
• Supportive, inclusive team culture with mission impact

Remote (U.S.) | Full-Time | Federal Health Portfolio

U.S. Citizenship required for federal contract work

About the Role:

• Rackner is hiring a Program Manager to support a Department of Health–aligned mission portfolio. This role partners closely with engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to deliver programs that are structured, well-communicated, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• We are hiring across multiple levels (Junior, Journeyman, Senior, Expert). Candidates will be mapped based on experience, certifications, and scope readiness.

What You’ll Do:

(Level-appropriate responsibilities will be assigned during hiring.)

Junior (0–3 years)

• Assist with program planning, coordination, and milestone tracking
• Support dependency management across projects
• Maintain program documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Track risks, issues, and action items; escalate as needed
• Assist with stakeholder communications and meeting support
• Work reviewed and guided by senior staff

Journeyman (4–6 years)

• Coordinate programs spanning multiple workstreams
• Manage program governance, integration points, and cross-team dependencies
• Develop and track program budgets, schedules, and resource plans
• Facilitate cross-project issue resolution and decision-making
• Communicate status, risks, and impacts to leadership
• Contribute to program management standards, tools, and processes

Senior (7–10 years)

• Lead major programs and strategic initiatives with organizational impact
• Establish governance structures, performance metrics, and benefit realization
• Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, resources, and timelines
• Provide strategic guidance to program stakeholders and project teams
• Ensure alignment between mission needs, technical delivery, and program goals
• May supervise project and program managers

Expert (10+ years)

• Provide executive-level program leadership on major DHA initiatives
• Establish enterprise program management strategies and frameworks
• Direct complex, mission-critical programs end-to-end
• Guide investment decisions, organizational change, and strategic outcomes
• Serve as primary interface with executive stakeholders and federal leadership
• Drive long-term planning, transformation, and enterprise maturity

What You Bring:

Minimum Requirements (vary by level):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, or related field
• Experience supporting technical or mission-driven programs
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to partner across engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship (required)

Nice-to-Have:

• Master’s degree preferred for Senior/Expert roles
• PgMP/PMP preferred for Journeyman+, PgMP strongly preferred for Senior/Expert
• Supporting DHA, HHS, VA, NIH, CDC, or federal health programs
• Experience in cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or agile delivery environments
• Managed cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to deliver digital programs with rapid innovation cycles.

About Rackner:

• Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
• We enable digital transformation through DevSecOps, AI/ML, and cloud-first innovation.
• Our teams solve high-impact problems that advance federal missions and strengthen national readiness. Join us to help shape the future of secure, scalable data systems supporting mission success.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Weekly Pay and Full Remote Flexibility.
• Professional Growth through paid certifications and training.
• Comprehensive Benefits including 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance.
• Home office equipment plan and supportive, inclusive team culture with mission impact.

Next Steps:

• If you’re interested in contributing to high-impact health programs and supporting cross-functional delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

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