Program Manager
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties
- Ensure all deliverables (reports, system updates, and project milestones) are submitted on time and meet the quality standards defined in the contract.
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of cleared technical staff.
- Manage the contract budget, including labor categories, "Other Direct Costs" (ODCs), and travel.
- Maintain personnel's required DoW 8570/8140 certifications and security clearances.
- Identify potential technical or staffing risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent service interruptions.
- Meet regularly with the customer’s IT leadership to align contractor activities with the agency’s evolving mission.
- Communicate effectively with senior officials and manage a diverse set of skilled professionals to accomplish the mission.
- Show experience in audit defense in DoW contracting and demonstrate ability to manage teams to bridge gaps between findings and technical requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance (minimum); Top Secret (preferred).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, IT Management, or a related field.
- Required Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), ITIL Foundation/Master, DoD 8570 IAM Level II/III (e.g., Security +ce, CISM or CISSP).
- Experience: 10–15 years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 5 years specifically managing DoD Federal Contracts.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid holidays
- Three weeks paid time off
- and more
About the Role
Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Program Manager to support KITS and our government customer in Carson, CA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. The customer may need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA.
Pay
Competitive compensation
Schedule
N/A
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Company Information
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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