[Remote] Program Manager - CMS Health Programs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Commence is a company focused on data-centric transformation in healthcare, aiming to improve health outcomes and program efficiency. They are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-visibility federal health program, responsible for operations management, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CMS contracting and program leadership
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery: operations, staffing, subcontractor management, and quality assurance
• Lead program planning, scheduling, risk management, and compliance reporting per CMS standards
• Direct a multidisciplinary team including clinical, analytical, legal, and operations staff
• Manage program financials including budget tracking, burn rate monitoring, and EVM reporting as required
• Ensure all deliverables and SLAs are met on time and within scope; proactively communicate risks and mitigations
• Support transition activities including transition-in planning and knowledge transfer
• Coordinate with CMS policy, legal, and operational teams on program evolution and regulatory changes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred (Business, Health Administration, Public Policy, or related)
• 8+ years of progressive program/project management experience in federal government contracting
• 5+ years leading federal health programs; CMS, HHS, or health insurance regulatory program experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar cost-plus or fixed-price contracts
• PMP certification required (or obtainable within 6 months of award)
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition and contract compliance (FAR/DFARS)
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience briefing senior government stakeholders
• Must be eligible for and obtain a CMS Public Trust (MBI) clearance
• Direct experience with CMS
• Experience with dispute resolution, case management, or adjudication platforms/programs
• Background in health insurance operations, managed care, or provider contracting

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