Contract Manager LMS Administrator Lead

IQUASAR LLC; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Training opportunities

Job summary

iQuasar LLC is seeking a Contract Manager / LMS Administrator Lead to support US Army NCO Academy and SMC. You will lead the contract team, manage the LLC Help Desk and LMS support, and ensure compliant, high-quality academic operations.

On-site work at Fort Bliss, with established SLAs and performance metrics, requires strong leadership and LMS expertise. The role emphasizes routine governance, complex troubleshooting, and coordination with government stakeholders to sustain continuous,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing service contracts of similar size and scope.
• Hands-on LMS administration experience (Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, ATIS Educate).
• Experience supervising teams in a high availability environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Contract Manager and single point of contact for contracting officer and academic staff.
• Oversee daily LMS and help desk operations, and manage courseware/content support.
• Plan and manage 5,616 annual labor hours with staffing and surge coverage.
• Provide senior LMS administration and Tier II/III support for complex issues.
• Coordinate with academic leadership to align LMS activities with schedules and accreditation events.
• Review and approve reports, data extracts, and quality documentation.
• Lead LMS transitions and migration efforts with testing and cutover activities.
• Ensure training compliance and maintain SOPs and knowledge bases.

Skills

Contract management

LMS administration

Team leadership

IT governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems / Education Technology / Computer Science

Tools

Blackboard

Moodle

Canvas

ATIS Educate

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

iQuasar is seeking to fill in a Contract Manager / LMS Administrator Lead. At iQuasar we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity.

One of our clients needs a Contract Manager / LMS Administrator Lead for a contract position.

Position: Contract Manager / LMS Administrator Lead

Clearance: US Citizen

Location: Fort Bliss, TX

Job Description:

This position supports the US Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (USANCOA) and Sergeants Major Course (SMC) by leading the contract team that operates the LLC Help Desk and Learning Management System (LMS) support function. The role ensures that 5,616 annual productive labor hours are effectively applied to sustain LMS administration, Tier I-III LMS support, academic operations, courseware and content management, data and reporting, training and continuity, and surge and special event support in direct alignment with PWS 5.3 performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels.

The Contract Manager / LMS Administrator Lead serves as the primary point of contact with the Government, is responsible for daily contract performance, and functions as the senior LMS subject matter expert for configuration, troubleshooting, and complex academic workflow support.

Provide contract leadership and advanced LMS administration expertise to ensure uninterrupted, high quality academic support for resident and distributed learning courses at USANCOA and SMC.

Core Responsibilities (illustrative, not exhaustive):

Serve as the primary on site Contract Manager and single point of contact to the Contracting Officer, COR, T2COM leadership, and USANCOA/SMC academic staff for all contract matters.

Oversee day to day execution of all Performance Work Statement (PWS) tasks, including LMS administration, Tier I-III help desk operations, academic operations support, courseware/content support, technical configuration, data management, training, and surge support.

Lead the planning and management of the 5,616 annual labor hour level of effort, including staff scheduling, cross training, and coverage planning to ensure continuous support during 0800-1700 MST core hours.

Provide senior level LMS administration and Tier II/III support for complex issues such as course shell configuration, permissions, advanced assessment behavior, and integration or compatibility problems.

Coordinate closely with USANCOA and SMC academic leadership to align LMS and help desk activities with class schedules, exam windows, graduation timelines, and accreditation events.

Review and approve team deliverables, including reports, data extracts, metrics, and quality control documentation in accordance with the Government’s QASP and contract requirements.

Manage and monitor LMS performance metrics and help desk ticket trends; identify recurring issues and lead corrective actions that improve processes, training, or configuration.

Lead or support LMS transition and migration efforts (for example, legacy LMS to ATIS Educate), including inventory, mapping, testing, pilot courses, and controlled cutover activities.

Ensure all contractor personnel complete and maintain required training (Cyber Awareness, OPSEC, TARP, iWATCH, ATCTS registration, etc.) and comply with CUI, DFARS 252.204 7012, and NIST SP 800 171 requirements.

Prepare and conduct regular status reviews, risk discussions, and after action reviews with Government stakeholders; document decisions, risks, and mitigation activities.

Develop, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge base articles, continuity binders, and job aids that govern daily LMS and help desk operations.

Support surge and special event operations by adjusting staffing and priorities in response to major academic events, outages, upgrades, or inspection activities within required timelines

Requirements:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing service contracts of similar size and scope, with responsibility for performance, staffing, and deliverables.

Demonstrated experience supervising teams performing academic, LMS, or IT support functions in a high availability environment.

At least three (3) years of hands on experience administering a Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, ATIS Educate, or equivalent), including user and course shell administration, permissions management, and troubleshooting.

Demonstrated experience supervising teams performing academic, LMS, or IT support functions in a high availability environment.

At least three (3) years of hands on experience administering a Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, ATIS Educate, or equivalent), including user and course shell administration, permissions management, and troubleshooting.

Education and Credentials

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Education Technology, Computer Science, Instructional Technology, or a closely related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Certifications: ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management training (preferred but not strictly required if equivalent experience is demonstrated).

Years of Experience:

Minimum 3 years as a Contract Manager, Project Manager, or equivalent leadership role on a service contract of comparable size and complexity.

Minimum 3 years directly administering an enterprise LMS environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

iQuasar LLC is a proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, reflecting our strong commitment to supporting military spouses, veterans, and inclusive hiring practices. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental/veteran status, disability, genetic infor-mation, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, non-merit factors, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.