ACARA Jobs
Head of Government Programs
Apply- ID: 555263
- Posted: 11/11/2025
- Location: Austin, TX
- Category: Pro - Professional
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
● Work with business development and sales team members to support new program pursuit, proposals, capture, and contracting.
● Drive strategic discussions with key external partners to advance the interests of our clients Federal and Group.
● Build relationships with stakeholders among our clients affiliates and ecosystem partners.
● Implement operational solutions that align programs with the Group's business strategy.
● Monitor projects to achieve successful outcomes around scope, schedule and budget.
● Be proactive and exercise initiative in identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks.
● Work with our clients Federal team members to ensure that existing programs and contracts are operating efficiently and to specifications.
● Proactively organize and lead meetings to communicate program status and drive programs' success.
● Represent our client at relevant gathers and meetings to advance the interests of the organization.
● Work to plan and execute events designed to generate business for their Federal division.
● As the organization grows, lead a team to deliver success in several technical areas across multiple contract formats and contract performance roles.
● Ensure that their Federal is well organized and well run.
Personal Characteristics
● Results-oriented and self-starter who can operate autonomously, while collaborating and communicating effectively with the rest of the team.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills - direct, concise, and analytical.
● A vision and passion for shaping the company's objectives and forming plans to meet them.
● A team player, humble, and collaborative - as a small team, we all work closely together as one unit. "We" before "I".
● Impeccable integrity, high ethical standards, and authenticity. You lead by example.
● Strong interpersonal skills and able to quickly establish credibility.
● Seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in program management and supporting government clients.
● Comfort in a dynamic environment with rapid growth.
● Capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects at different stages in execution.
● Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization.
● Knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.