Which of the following individuals is responsible for the oversight of a program that is supported by a team of people that consists of, or be exclusively comprised of contractors?

Question

Options

• AQuality Assurance Manager
• BSenior Analyst
• CSystem Owner
• DFederal program manager

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  7% (3)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  89% (39)

Explanation

A Federal program manager (D) is the designated individual accountable for oversight of a federally-funded or government program, regardless of whether the supporting workforce consists of government employees, contractors, or a mixed team - this responsibility cannot be delegated away based on workforce composition. A Quality Assurance Manager (A) focuses on verifying processes and standards, not overall program oversight. A Senior Analyst (B) is a contributor role, not an executive oversight role with programmatic authority. A System Owner (C) is accountable for a specific IT system's operation and security, not the broader program workforce.

Memory tip: Think "Federal program = Federal program manager" - the federal government retains oversight accountability even when the entire team is contracted out; you can outsource the work, but not the responsibility.

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