DoD Program Manager, Airborne Communications (Multi-Site)

Trace Systems Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Enterprise Airborne Communications Network (EACN) across Scott AFB and related bases.

You will own contract performance, staffing, customer engagement, and deliverables, coordinating with senior leaders and mission-critical operations. The role requires US citizenship, TS/SCI eligibility, and DoD 8140 credentials; on-site work three to four days per week.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligibility for US Government work.
• US Citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
• DoD 8140 requirements (PM role, Advanced proficiency) may be met by education, training, or certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or equivalent military training considered.
• Current PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the contractor's primary POC and manage overall performance of the PWS.
• Lead program execution across SAFB, JBA, and JBLM with qualified staffing and continuity for mission-essential services.
• Plan and conduct annual Program Management Reviews with Government EACN PM and stakeholders.
• Maintain and brief Projects Status List, milestones, contacts, priorities, and bi-weekly updates.
• Ensure current Project Checklist is maintained for every project and updated to completion.
• Prepare and submit Monthly Status Reports and establish/ report service metrics.
• Oversee delivery of white papers, diagrams, installation guides, DR plans, security reports, and other deliverables.
• Convene bi-weekly stakeholder teleconferences to resolve issues and establish priorities.
• Coordinate baseline, configuration management, risk, schedule, quality, and customer communications.

Skills

TS/SCI eligibility

Verbal communication

Written communication

DoD 8140

US Citizenship

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Information Technology

Job description

Trace Systems Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Enterprise Airborne Communications Network (EACN) across Scott AFB and related bases.

You will own contract performance, staffing, customer engagement, and deliverables, coordinating with senior leaders and mission-critical operations. The role requires US citizenship, TS/SCI eligibility, and DoD 8140 credentials; on-site work three to four days per week.