How to hire a manager, programming support

How to hire a manager, programming support, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, programming support hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager, programming support job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, programming support
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager, programming support you need to hire. Certain manager, programming support roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manager, programming support to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a manager, programming support that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of manager, programming support salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager, Programming Support	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Programming Support	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$17-56
   Advocate	An advocate is a voice for the voiceless. It is their responsibility to speak on behalf of an individual or a particular cause... Show more	$12-27
   Resident	A resident, often known as a resident physician, is a medical doctor who just graduated from medical school and pursued the residency program for further training. Residents work with health care team members to provide direct medical care by diagnosing medical problems and devising appropriate treatment plans... Show more	$21-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Program Management
   • Veterans
   • Project Management
   • Technical Support
   • Oversight
   • Customer Support
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Logistics
   • Windows
   • Support Services
   • Support Program
   • SharePoint
   • DOD

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and administer SharePoint site collection for a division of committees with a wide range of transit disciplines.
   • Manage programs for profit/nonprofit healthcare organizations and IDNs.
   • Plan, coordinate and execute events including the planning and execution of logistics and operations.
   • Conduct process mapping in order to seamlessly integrate the processes of all military branches and ensure compliance with all DoD regulations.
   • Document and present policy adjustment recommendations to executive oversight groups.
   • Conduct training and continuing education sessions with the Medicaid eligibility team.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, programming support job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager, programming support can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers, programming support' average salary in montana is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, programming support 68% less than senior-level managers, programming support.
   • Certifications. A manager, programming support with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager, programming support's salary.

   Average manager, programming support salary

   $66,189yearly

   $31.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, programming support salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 30, 2025

   Average manager, programming support salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$104,128	$50
   2	District of Columbia	$101,800	$49
   3	Nevada	$99,722	$48
   4	New Hampshire	$95,913	$46
   5	Massachusetts	$95,190	$46
   6	Connecticut	$94,097	$45
   7	Washington	$92,651	$45
   8	New York	$83,664	$40
   9	North Carolina	$79,639	$38
   10	Illinois	$79,623	$38
   11	New Jersey	$75,542	$36
   12	Texas	$74,424	$36
   13	Maryland	$72,587	$35
   14	Michigan	$71,513	$34
   15	Ohio	$70,913	$34
   16	North Dakota	$69,591	$33
   17	Minnesota	$64,295	$31
   18	Florida	$61,365	$30
   19	Colorado	$60,645	$29
   20	Alabama	$56,039	$27

   Average manager, programming support salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Venable	$161,186	$77.49
   2	Apple	$141,472	$68.02	11
   3	IBM	$133,929	$64.39	78
   4	Cradlepoint	$129,440	$62.23
   5	Ernst & Young	$126,627	$60.88	3
   6	Microsoft	$123,316	$59.29	4
   7	Amazon	$117,630	$56.55	68
   8	Bell Flight	$114,645	$55.12
   9	Arisglobal	$114,058	$54.84
   10	Adobe	$113,742	$54.68	2
   11	Uber Technologies	$106,844	$51.37	1
   12	Guidehouse	$101,712	$48.90	35
   13	8x8	$97,510	$46.88	3
   14	Kern Community College District	$97,380	$46.82	1
   15	DRT Strategies	$94,719	$45.54
   16	Crown Castle International	$89,963	$43.25
   17	Oracle	$87,863	$42.24	242
   18	Textron	$86,729	$41.70	6
   19	ST-Ericsson	$83,648	$40.22
   20	ICF	$81,927	$39.39	1

4. Writing a manager, programming support job description

   A manager, programming support job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a manager, programming support job description:

   Manager, programming support job description example

   Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement and an exceptional work environment. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
   
   Oversee the performance and development of the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) Environmental Safety, Health, and Mission Assurance (ESHMA) contract. Manage the daily operations and personnel to successfully perform to contract requirements. Serve as the primary management interface between the corporate and customer interfaces ensuring satisfaction of all contract requirements and maximizing customer satisfaction with the company's performance. Provide overall Technical Safety and Mission Assurance expertise to the contract.
   
   Achieve all budget objectives for the contract, including maximizing growth and earnings. Manage monthly and quarterly financial performance to satisfy customer and company objectives.
   
   Serve as the principal technical management interface with the customer, and conduct work planning, budgeting, and organizational structure.
   
   Staff the contract to meet technical requirements and develop personnel resources to satisfy changing customer needs and employee growth goals. Ensure employee satisfaction with the work environment, leadership of quality improvement initiatives and innovations on the contract.
   
   Respond to and prepare Contract Technical Direction Requests for Proposal in a timely manner and plan resource needs to fulfill contract modifications.
   Support new business endeavors and organic growth in local area and in company core competencies. Other duties as assigned.
   REQUIRED: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information. Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a technical discipline. Must have 10 years of experience in a Safety and Mission Assurance or related field. 10 years or leadership/ management experience Previous experience at NASA. 10% Travel is anticipated.
   WORK LOCATION: This position is located onsite; no hybrid or remote working will be available for this position.
   BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
   DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.
   STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS: All of Bastion's employees must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives, they must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented. In addition, they must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and must be organized with good time management skills.
   BASTION BENEFITS: Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
   INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
   VACCINE MANDATE: In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or who have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
   
   Bastion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Bastion participates in e-Verify.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right manager, programming support for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager, programming support job on Zippia to find and recruit manager, programming support candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting managers, programming support requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, programming support

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager, programming support position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new manager, programming support. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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