CIC Manager

Maximus; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager in Jackson, Mississippi, responsible for leading incident management through the Command and Incident Center. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT operations, strong leadership capabilities in incident response, and familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow.

The position offers a generous salary range from $90,000 to $120,000. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional growth and mission success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT operations and incident management.
• Demonstrated leadership in incident response and coordination.
• Experience with ITSM tools for incident tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident management operations through the Command and Incident Center.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis.
• Manage escalation handling and communication during incidents.

Skills

IT operations management

Incident management

ServiceNow

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

ITIL processes

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS221, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end incident management operations through the Command and Incident Center (CIC), ensuring timely detection, escalation, coordination, and resolution of incidents across enterprise systems.
• Oversee severity assessment, triage, and prioritization of incidents, ensuring appropriate response actions are initiated based on impact and criticality.
• Direct and facilitate incident bridge calls, coordinating internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders through resolution of critical incidents.
• Manage real-time incident response activities, including escalation handling, coordination of technical resources, and activation of Continuity of Operations (COOP) procedures when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely incident records in ServiceNow, including status updates, resolution tracking, and communication logs.
• Lead stakeholder communications during incidents, providing clear, concise, and timely updates to leadership, customers, and impacted users.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis (RCA), documenting findings and driving corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve service reliability.
• Collaborate with architecture and operations teams, including embedded architects, to identify process efficiencies and improve incident management workflows.
• Support development and continuous improvement of incident management processes, SOPs, and operational playbooks aligned with ITSM best practices.
• Participate in after-hours escalation support through a rotating on-call schedule, ensuring continuous coverage and response readiness.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, incident management, or systems analysis roles, with demonstrated leadership in incident response.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise incident management operations, including severity assessment, escalation, and resolution coordination.
• Proven ability to manage and facilitate incident bridge calls involving multiple stakeholders (technical teams, vendors, and external partners).
• Hands‑on experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for incident tracking, reporting, and lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating real‑time incident response in mission‑critical environments, including high‑severity (Sev 1/Sev 2) incidents.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and producing post‑incident reports with actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing stakeholder communications during incidents, including executive‑level updates.
• Familiarity with continuity of operations (COOP) concepts and activation procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain incident management procedures, runbooks, and documentation.
• Experience operating in environments requiring 24/7 support and on‑call rotation.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government environments.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL‑based incidents, problems, and change management processes.
• Experience coordinating across cloud, network, and application teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and cloud platform operations (AWS/Azure) in incident scenarios.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage high‑visibility, time‑sensitive incidents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and driving operational efficiencies.

Minimum Salary

$90,000

Maximum Salary

$120,000

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.