Program Management/Subject Matter Expert Services

About OPS:
On Point Strategy is a boutique management consulting firm specializing in grants management, compliance, and organizational transformation. We support federal partners and mission-driven entities in building capacity, optimizing performance, and achieving measurable outcomes across complex portfolios.

Position Overview:
OPS is seeking seasoned professionals to join our expert team delivering high-impact program management and subject matter expert services. This position requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in federal grants or procurement management, experience overseeing diversified portfolios, and the ability to drive operational and financial performance within high-compliance environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop plans for project teams to execute defined initiatives, studies, or operational improvements.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and progress toward strategic goals.

• Review and recommend improvements in organizational methods, procedures, and management structures.

• Analyze management information systems to identify gaps and recommend enhancements.

• Develop or refine policies, regulations, goals, and programmatic procedures based on client needs.

• Design systems to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.

• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring streamlined execution of financial and administrative functions.

• Guide implementation of performance-based budgeting and promote operational efficiencies across key areas.

• Review and revise internal financial and administrative policies and standard operating procedures.

• Monitor major programs requiring interdepartmental coordination to ensure timely and successful execution.

• Oversee budget planning, formulation, and execution activities, including funding requests and strategic alignment.

• Prepare detailed analyses and estimates to support budget justifications and congressional testimony when required.

• Ensure compliance with federal fiscal laws, including Anti-Deficiency Act and agency-specific financial guidance.

• Advise on cost-benefit analyses for proposed actions and support high-level financial decision-making.

• Coordinate federal reporting and oversee the development of position control and cost-tracking systems.

• Understand and apply the federal strategic planning lifecycle and its integration with budgeting processes.

• Manage program records and support additional technical and administrative functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of experience in federal procurement or grants management.

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in project, program, and personnel management within the federal funding ecosystem.

• Demonstrated expertise managing complex portfolios exceeding $500M in total annual spend.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, budgeting principles, and performance measurement standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience supporting clients through policy development, regulatory compliance, and financial execution.

• Familiarity with federal systems and reporting requirements.

Join OPS:
If you are passionate about excellence, impact, and public sector innovation, we invite you to apply and become part of a purpose-driven team redefining how grant and program performance is delivered.