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Program Manager
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- Remote from
- USA
- Salary
- USD 125k–175k / yr
- Department
- Project & Program Management
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Senior
- Published
- Apply before
- 16 Nov 2026
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The role, at a glance.
Oddball is seeking a Program Manager to lead a Medicare Part A claims-processing program for CMS as a contingent, key-personnel hire. The role is accountable for client engagement with the Contracting Officer and COR, staffing, cost control, delivery performance, reporting, risks, and dependencies across operations and modernization workstreams. This leader will coordinate Agile delivery and represent the company in program-level reviews while building relationships with CMS stakeholders and the prime contractor. Candidates need substantial federal IT program management experience, strong executive communication, and eligibility to work in the United States. Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, federal health IT, and prime/subcontractor delivery is advantageous.
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I establish an integrated program baseline with measurable delivery milestones, staffing plans, budget controls, and performance indicators. I review variances regularly with workstream leads, document risks and dependencies early, and escalate decisions with clear options, impacts, and recommendations.
I would maintain a consistent, transparent communication cadence, provide accurate status reporting, and ensure commitments, decisions, and action items are documented and tracked. I would tailor communications to their oversight needs while proactively raising risks before they affect contractual outcomes.
I align early on roles, interfaces, governance, deliverables, and escalation paths, then maintain shared visibility through recurring operational reviews. My approach is to be dependable and candid, resolving delivery issues collaboratively while protecting contractual obligations and program outcomes.
I use coordinated roadmaps and release plans to connect modernization objectives with operational commitments. Teams manage work through prioritized backlogs and sprint ceremonies, while program-level reporting tracks cross-team dependencies, service performance, release readiness, and risk.
I would quickly validate the dependency, assess the operational and schedule impact, and convene the accountable technical and business stakeholders. I would present mitigation options such as sequencing changes, additional capacity, or a controlled workaround, then communicate the selected plan and monitor it through resolution.
About this role.
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
This position is contingent upon contract award. As a Key Personnel role, the selected candidate will be asked to sign a letter of intent and may be invited to participate in oral presentations or pre-award activities as part of the proposal process.
We’re looking for a Program Manager to join our CMS team, serving as the single point of accountability for a Medicare Part A claims processing program supporting millions of beneficiaries.
What you’ll be doing:
- Serve as the primary point of contact to the Contracting Officer and COR for all aspects of the task order
- Own staffing, cost management, and performance reporting across O&M and modernization workstreams
- Maintain visibility into program health, risks, and dependencies across the full contract
- Build and sustain strong relationships with CMS stakeholders and the prime contractor
- Represent Oddball at program-level meetings, reviews, and reporting sessions
What you’ll bring:
- Proven program management experience on large-scale federal IT contracts
- Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance on complex multi-workstream programs
- Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, or federal health IT environments is a strong plus
- Experience working as a subcontractor in a prime/sub teaming arrangement is a plus
- Experience managing delivery in an Agile environment, including sprint coordination and release planning
- Thrives in a remote, collaborative environment and genuinely enjoys working across matrixed teams
- Communicates clearly and openly with both technical teams and senior government stakeholders
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Yearly stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $125,000 – $175,000
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