Remote Director of Federal Programs Jobs
Remote Director of Federal Programs jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first organizations and distributed teams hiring for this role in sectors including government contracting, nonprofit administration, and public health. Employers hiring remotely right now include Commence, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Akima. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION: This is a remote and traveling position requiring frequent travel to different project sites in support of Tepa's Industrial Services Division.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking a General Superintendent to support Project Managers through scheduling of field management personnel and providing technical assistance and direction for the execution of complex project tasks. Supervises Federal project field management personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Job Functions:
- Provide direct supervision of Project Field Managers
- Coordinate and manage the orientation period for new field supervisors
- Identify training requirements for individuals to foster continuous improvement within the company
- Assess the talents of employees based on expectations for various roles. Identifies and facilitates the development of future managers
- Focus on the phase specific development of employees though training and mentoring
- Conduct effective employee evaluations by identifying individual contributions, improvement opportunities, setting goals and reinforcing company expectations Assist as Company liaison on the job site. Professionally interact with owners, consulting engineers, inspectors, and government agencies to ensure a quality product is produced according to specifications
- Interact internally with peers, project management, safety, accounting, payroll, shipping, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a quality product is produced according to schedule and budget
- Initiate, implement, delegate, and monitor projects involving construction methods and processes to improve the quality, productivity, and safety of the organization
- Contribute to and support company’s strategic plan, goals and ideas communicating the core values of the company through leadership and example
- Ensure safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA guidelines are properly followed
- Assist with training employees in proper performance of tasks and use of personal protective equipment
- Interact with Project Manager, safety and quality managers and field crews to ensure high quality work is produced in a safe, efficient manner
- Enforce company expectations for all employees regarding safety, quality, attendance, attitude, effort, employee relations and responsibility for self and others
- Oversee or assist on complex projects as needed
- Ensure individuals are accountable for assigned tasks/projects through active involvement with Project Field Managers
- Work to ensure that sufficient plans and preparation have been made to allow quality work to be completed in a safe and efficient manner
- Interact with Site Superintendents and project management regarding shipping requirements
- Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to drawings, specifications, Company standards, procedures, and quality expectations
- Must be able to travel to and between project sites and other business locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, as required to support projects and operational needs.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering practice plus 4 years progressive site/project management experience or a High School diploma or GED plus 8 years progressive site/project management experience
- 5 years in DoD fueling systems repair, maintenance, or construction
- Experience and understanding of construction site quality control
- Petroleum tank and piping construction and repair experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and write technical documents
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes, American Petroleum Institute (API) 570/650/653 standards, and DoD Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and Unified Facilities Criteria requirements
- Knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 policies as they pertain to construction projects
- Ability to tightly control and manage project schedules, scopes of work, contract changes, internal staff resources and subcontractors
- Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage concurrent responsibilities to meet multiple project deadlines.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation
- Must be able to pass a background check required to access US military installations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION: This is a remote and traveling position requiring frequent travel to different project sites in support of Tepa's Industrial Services Division.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking a General Superintendent to support Project Managers through scheduling of field management personnel and providing technical assistance and direction for the execution of complex project tasks. Supervises Federal project field management personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Job Functions:
- Provide direct supervision of Project Field Managers
- Coordinate and manage the orientation period for new field supervisors
- Identify training requirements for individuals to foster continuous improvement within the company
- Assess the talents of employees based on expectations for various roles. Identifies and facilitates the development of future managers
- Focus on the phase specific development of employees though training and mentoring
- Conduct effective employee evaluations by identifying individual contributions, improvement opportunities, setting goals and reinforcing company expectations Assist as Company liaison on the job site. Professionally interact with owners, consulting engineers, inspectors, and government agencies to ensure a quality product is produced according to specifications
- Interact internally with peers, project management, safety, accounting, payroll, shipping, purchasing, and engineering to ensure a quality product is produced according to schedule and budget
- Initiate, implement, delegate, and monitor projects involving construction methods and processes to improve the quality, productivity, and safety of the organization
- Contribute to and support company’s strategic plan, goals and ideas communicating the core values of the company through leadership and example
- Ensure safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA guidelines are properly followed
- Assist with training employees in proper performance of tasks and use of personal protective equipment
- Interact with Project Manager, safety and quality managers and field crews to ensure high quality work is produced in a safe, efficient manner
- Enforce company expectations for all employees regarding safety, quality, attendance, attitude, effort, employee relations and responsibility for self and others
- Oversee or assist on complex projects as needed
- Ensure individuals are accountable for assigned tasks/projects through active involvement with Project Field Managers
- Work to ensure that sufficient plans and preparation have been made to allow quality work to be completed in a safe and efficient manner
- Interact with Site Superintendents and project management regarding shipping requirements
- Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to drawings, specifications, Company standards, procedures, and quality expectations
- Must be able to travel to and between project sites and other business locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, as required to support projects and operational needs.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering practice plus 4 years progressive site/project management experience or a High School diploma or GED plus 8 years progressive site/project management experience
- 5 years in DoD fueling systems repair, maintenance, or construction
- Experience and understanding of construction site quality control
- Petroleum tank and piping construction and repair experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and write technical documents
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes, American Petroleum Institute (API) 570/650/653 standards, and DoD Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and Unified Facilities Criteria requirements
- Knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 policies as they pertain to construction projects
- Ability to tightly control and manage project schedules, scopes of work, contract changes, internal staff resources and subcontractors
- Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage concurrent responsibilities to meet multiple project deadlines.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check in compliance with federal regulation
- Must be able to pass a background check required to access US military installations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of federal programs jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, policy, or a related field required
- Five or more years managing federally funded programs or grants portfolios
- Direct experience with federal compliance requirements including 2 CFR 200
- Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets and prepare financial reports
- Strong written communication skills for reporting to federal agency partners
- Familiarity with federal grant management systems and electronic reporting platforms
Tips for Your Remote Director of Federal Programs Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of federal programs openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles matched to your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Demonstrate async leadership in your application materials
Remote employers for this role want evidence you can lead programs without in-person check-ins. Highlight specific examples of managing federal reporting cycles, grant deliverables, or partner coordination entirely through written updates and virtual meetings.
Signal federal compliance fluency upfront
Remote hiring managers for this role screen resumes quickly for Uniform Guidance, CFR Title 2, or specific federal agency program experience. Name the agencies, program offices, or funding streams you have worked with in your resume summary so they read it in the first scan.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote director of federal programs interviews lean heavily on scenario questions about managing noncompliance, coordinating across distributed partner sites, and maintaining program fidelity without field visits. Practice structured responses using specific program examples before your first screen call.
Remote Director of Federal Programs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of federal programs job?
Target organizations that already operate distributed teams, including government contractors, nonprofit networks, and federally funded research institutions, since they have established infrastructure for remote program leadership. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and experience managing grant compliance or federal reporting cycles without in-person oversight. Demonstrating that you have led cross-functional teams asynchronously and can maintain accountability across time zones gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote director of federal programss?
Employers currently hiring remote director of federal programss include Commence, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Akima, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at government contractors, federally funded nonprofits, and distributed consulting firms that manage multi-site federal program portfolios.
Can you get a remote director of federal programs job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director of federal programs roles at the entry level are harder to land because employers expect you to manage compliance, stakeholder reporting, and team coordination independently from day one. Smaller nonprofit organizations and federally funded community programs are more open to developing candidates remotely. Showing measurable results from grant coordination, program evaluation, or public-sector project management, even in a supporting role, opens the door faster than a title alone.
Do you need a degree for remote director of federal programs jobs?
Usually, but the field of study and degree level matter less than your demonstrated command of federal program requirements. Remote employers for this role weigh experience with Uniform Guidance, federal reporting frameworks, and cross-agency coordination heavily alongside any credential. Candidates who can show concrete outcomes from managing federally funded programs, documented in writing, often compete effectively even without an advanced degree.
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