Senior Program Manager- COTS System… at Synergyecp · Washington

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available. Position Overview: We are looking for a full-time GovTA Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve in the role of Program Manager Senior . The individual will provide expert-level support, strategic oversight, and assist with general program management in conjunction with HR for Time and Attendance (T&A) and payroll reporting systems, primarily GovTA. This role will assist in ensuring compliance with federal timekeeping, payroll, and financial regulations while driving improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and customer support across a large enterprise environment. Responsibilities: -Serve as the primary SME and liaison for all technical matters related to GovTA. -Work with and interact with the GovTA software vendor on items related to the product. -In conjunction with government PMs, work with other agency groups to support the T&A system. -Assist in providing strategic direction and program management for GovTA, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and agency polices. -Oversee testing, implementation, and deployment of new system features, patches, and upgrades. -Assist in developing roadmaps and process documentation for GovTA projects. -Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including HR, payroll, finance, etc. to resolve issues and implement best practices. -Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for system and process issues impacting timekeeping and payroll operations. -Train, mentor, and provide knowledge transfer to government staff and other team members. Required Qualifications: -Related degree in Business, IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. -8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a federal program management or SME role supporting GovTA, WebTA, or equivalent federal timekeeping/payroll systems. -Demonstrated experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle), cloud (AWS), and Linux-based infrastructures. -Demonstrated experience leading large-scale federal system implementations, upgrades, or modernization projects. -Strong knowledge of federal payroll, time and attendance, OPM, and HR regulations. -Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to brief senior executives as needed. -Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. Desired Qualifications: -Previous experience supporting agencies of 20k+ employees. -Knowledge of federal audit, compliance, and reporting standards related to time and attendance. -Experience integrating GovTA with other financial, HR, or ERP systems (e.g. NFC, etc.). Security Clearance requirement: Must possess active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role. Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Compensation Spotlight: For this role, our typical salary range starts at $155,000 and stretches up to $185,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact. NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available.