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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Deputy Program Manager/Transition Manager - **Company:** Hathiant LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, XML Schema, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Adobe, Information Technology, Smart Forms, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e3804f78b905e47c ## About the Role The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery. Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience, * Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred. * PMP or equivalent project management certification is often preferred. * 5 years or more of related experience required., Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. ## Description * Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or other federal grants management platforms. * Federal discretionary grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity posting, application package creation, applicant submission, agency download, forms, validations, and acknowledgements. * Public-facing government websites or shared service platforms with large user communities. * System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations. * Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility. * HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications. * Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Monitor program activities to ensure adherence to specifications, performance requirements, schedules, and cost commitments. * Lead and coordinate internal program teams, delegate tasks, and ensure effective communication across functions. * Manage budgets, prepare financial reports, and oversee expenditures to support program goals. * Prepare and submit reports, briefings, and situation updates to senior management, customers, and stakeholders. * Serve as a liaison with partner nation officials, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate program delivery. * Oversee facilities, logistics, travel, and training arrangements; ensure adequate resources and infrastructure. * Monitor and report emergencies; conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans. * Lead or support special projects integral to program success. ## Related Videos - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 119 - ❤️ === ❤️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/454-dev-digest-119) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)