Finance - Program Management - Lead Associate

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Job Description

As a valued colleague on our team, you will guide and provide expert advice on the end-to-end management of programs that support strategic initiatives, operational needs, and key business objectives. In this role, you will support multiple teams and projects by planning, coordinating, and executing program activities related to Model Lifecycle Management (MLCM), while aligning stakeholders, processes, and deliverables to ensure timely and compliant outcomes.

The Impact You Will Make

• Provide program management expertise supporting Model Lifecycle Management activities, including forecasting, lifecycle processes, MUSE, change management, and compliance.
• Manage, prioritize, and coordinate model requirements across Lead Model Users (LMUs) and key stakeholders.
• Establish and execute communication plans, facilitate meetings, and document key decisions, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Monitor program goals, milestones, and deliverables, reporting on progress and identifying risks or execution gaps.
• Maintain and manage required compliance and governance documentation to support audit and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate, as needed, development and business production activities to support delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Promote transparency, risk awareness, and disciplined execution across programs and initiatives.
• Support facilitation and coordination of broader Finance Business Architecture (FBA) initiatives and cross-functional efforts.

Minimum Required Experiences

• 4 years of related experience in program management, project management, or a related discipline

Desired Experiences

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder programs in a regulated or governance-driven environment
• Familiarity with model governance, lifecycle management, or risk/compliance frameworks
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills

Target Salary: $123,000 - $161,000

Finance Program Management - Lead Associate

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Qualifications
Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, End-to-End Testing, Meeting Facilitation, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Awareness, Stakeholder Alignment, Strategic Initiative, Taking Initiative

Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

Requisition compensation:
123000
to
161000

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC

Job ID: Fannie-JR2248

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-25T20:10:56