E01-L03 Information Technology Manager V

Talentwerx.Io; Lincoln (MA); Hybrid; USD 121,736 - 148,789; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement and savings options

Job summary

Aether Aerospace seeks an IT Manager for their Cloud One Architecture program, prioritizing hybrid work from Hanscom AFB, MA or Huntsville, AL. The role involves overseeing IT service design & management, collaborating with Government stakeholders to enhance service performance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience, strong knowledge in ITSM, and relevant certifications. Aether Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience or 10 years with a Master's degree.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Current DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, delivery, and improvement of IT services.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders to enhance service performance.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions and service reviews.

Skills

IT Service Management (ITSM)

ServiceNow

Cloud environments

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

Aether Aerospace is a Defense Technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Overview

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hybrid Remote-Preferred Hanscom AFB, MA or Huntsville, AL

The IT Manager serves as the lead for service design and IT Service Management (ITSM) activities supporting the Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services (ACSS) program. This position is responsible for overseeing the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of IT services to ensure alignment with customer needs, mission objectives, and operational requirements. The IT Manager collaborates with Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and customer support to develop customer-focused service solutions that enhance service performance, user experience, and organizational efficiency. Through strategic planning, service design methodologies, performance management, and ITSM best practices, the IT Manager drives the successful adoption, sustainment, and modernization of Cloud One services while promoting continuous service improvement across the enterprise.

Compensation & Benefits

The proposed salary range for this position is up to $135,263. Compensation is influenced by factors including Federal Government contract labor categories, contract wage rates, prior experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA provides for work-life balance. Benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, retirement and savings options.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain service blueprints, customer journey maps, and service ecosystem models to improve end-to-end service delivery.
• Lead human-centered design activities, including stakeholder interviews, workshops, surveys, and service assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Advise Government stakeholders on service design strategies, roadmaps, and adoption of customer-focused service management practices.
• Identify and address complex operational, technical, and policy-related challenges through innovative service design solutions.
• Lead the planning, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT services supporting the Cloud One ACSS program.
• Collaborate with Government customers and cross-functional teams to ensure services align with mission requirements, business objectives, and user needs.
• Develop and maintain service delivery processes, workflows, and documentation using ITSM best practices.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement sessions, service reviews, and process improvement initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational performance.
• Establish and monitor service performance metrics, KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction measures to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and support teams to identify and resolve service delivery challenges.
• Support governance, change management, incident management, problem management, and continual service improvement activities.
• Analyze operational data and customer feedback to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for service optimization.
• Provide leadership and guidance on service management strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and present service performance reports, recommendations, and strategic insights to program and Government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, security policies, and organizational standards.
• Support Cloud One modernization initiatives and the adoption of new technologies, processes, and capabilities.
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded.
• Identify and forward opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area.
• Participate in growth efforts as requested.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Complete personal PDP and attend staff meetings with camera on.
• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program.
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with contract-specific LCAT and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience.

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience implementing and supporting ITSM frameworks and best practices, including ITIL.
• Experience with ServiceNow or other IT Service Management platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments, service delivery models, and operational support processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with Government, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Current DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification.
• One or more cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent) required.
• ITIL Foundation, Practitioner, Managing Professional, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, or Federal Government programs.
• Experience with Cloud One, Platform One, or large-scale enterprise cloud environments.
• Experience developing service blueprints, customer journey maps, and service improvement strategies.
• Experience establishing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and service performance metrics.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops, customer engagement sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of cloud operations, DevSecOps, Agile methodologies, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading organizational change management and continuous service improvement efforts.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.