IT Program Manager

Purpose and Impact

Amentum/Secure Networking Solutions is seeking an IT Program Manager responsible for managing a classified Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) program within the negotiated level of effort to include overall costs of the program. The Program Manager will provide accurate and timely reports, program management reviews, weekly meetings, maintenance of schedules and technical documentation; as well as ensuring delivery of exceptional performance while maintaining positive customer relations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for all aspects of contract execution.
• Responsive to and coordinate closely with the United States Government to ensure effective contract management.
• Direct supervision and leadership of up to 35 employees, including Deputy PM, Site Leads, Network Engineers, WIDS Specialists, Installation Engineers, and functional support (Finance, GSCM, etc).
• Management of corporate relationship with WIDS vendors/support.
• Active knowledge of the customer Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process, and experience ushering a program through the entire Authorization to Operate (ATO) process.
• Obtain and maintain the ATO for the new WIDS system.
• Responsible to manage shift schedules and arrange for backfill during PTO/unplanned absences.
• Leverage opportunities for new business development and seek to expand within current customer base.
• Responsible for program budgets and costs, program funding and program financial reporting.
• Keep expenses and costs within negotiated parameters.
• Improve cost effectiveness of program.
• Develop procedures to increase performance by implementing sound quality management processes.
• Maintain program’s progress against the contract and organizational goals and objectives and ensure they are consistently and adequately met.
• Provide operational oversight.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the COR and participate in regular COR meetings.
• Drive customer satisfaction with on-time delivery, exceptional performance, and 100% accountability.
• Address contractual and technical programmatic issues.
• Serve as program SME for expert guidance on which projects and procurements are the most critical and most time sensitive.
• Attend customer meetings to discuss program and contractual issues.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Office Setting, but may be required to install sensors and wiring, which requires climbing ladders and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Working/active knowledge of Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems and TSCM capabilities.
• Current IAM Level III certification, as referenced in ND 50-05 or replacement.
• Current PMP certification.
• Ability to travel worldwide.
• Experience with the A&A Process and customer ATO requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of SCIF penetration regulations, specifically in regards to copper, fiber, and antennas.

Security Clearance Required

• TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10 years of experience managing personnel (Bachelors Degree + 8-10 years experience); (Masters Degree + 6-8 years experience); (PhD + 3-5 years experience)
• Seven (7) years of experience managing personnel across multiple functional areas and a full range of contract and finance support functions.
• Seven (7) years of experience in technical project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CISSP certification.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details

$215,000 - $230,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance