Contract Program Manager

Taurean; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and services provider based in Alexandria, VA seeks an experienced Contract Program Manager to lead IT infrastructure support services. This role involves overseeing contract execution, ensuring performance objectives are met on time and in compliance. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in information technology and have over 9 years of IT-related experience, including managerial roles in large service contracts. An active TS/SCI clearance is also required for this position.

Qualifications

• 9+ years IT-related experience.
• 5+ years supervising large IT service contracts of similar value and complexity.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract performance across IT infrastructure, cloud, service desk, and network services.
• Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan, Risk Register, and Quality Control Program.
• Manage subcontractors and technical staff to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Provide regular reporting and briefings to stakeholders.
• Oversee transition/phase-in and workforce stability.

Skills

Leadership & oversight

Strategic communication

Program/project management

Risk mitigation

Quality assurance

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ServiceNow ITSM

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Risk & Compliance tracking tools

Job description

Location:Alexandria, VA

Clearance:Top Secret with SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI)

Overview

The Contract Program Manager (CPM) provides overall leadership and oversight for IT Infrastructure Support Services. The CPM serves as the primary point of contact for contract execution, ensuring performance objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract performance across IT infrastructure, cloud, service desk, and network services.
• Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan, Risk Register, and Quality Control Program.
• Manage subcontractors and technical staff to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Provide regular reporting and briefings to stakeholders.
• Oversee transition/phase-in and workforce stability.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field.
• 9+ years IT-related experience.
• 5+ years supervising large IT service contracts of similar value and complexity.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Tools & Platforms

MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow ITSM (oversight), Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Risk & Compliance tracking tools.

Core Competencies

Leadership & oversight, strategic communication, program/project management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, decision-making under pressure.