IT Program Manager

Constellation West; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching

Health Benefits with employer contributions

11 Paid Holidays

15 Days starting PTO

Tuition/CE reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Accounts

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Job summary

Constellation West is hiring an IT Program Manager responsible for overall management of the USASMDC IT/IM CIMS IV program. The role involves coordinating contract support activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing personnel and budgets, and serving as the primary liaison with government representatives. Ideal candidates should have a minimum SECRET clearance, project management experience, and a strong educational background. Competitive benefits include 401(k), health care, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum SECRET clearance; must be eligible for TOP SECRET (TS) and SCI.
• PMP certification or 8+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams and complex federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical requirements, projects, personnel, and quality control.
• Act as the point of contact for the KO and COR on contract performance.
• Ensure compliance with all contract terms and regulations.

Skills

IT operations management

Leadership

Communication skills

Quality control

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

DoW IT policies

Army/Space & Missile Defense Command experience

Job description

IT Program Manager

The Program Manager serves as the senior point of contact responsible for the overall management, direction, and coordination of all contract support activities for the USASMDC IT/IM CIMS IV program. This role ensures effective performance across all task requirements, manages technical and administrative operations, oversees personnel, budgets, and deliverables, and acts as the primary liaison with the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Alternate CORs (ACORs). The Program Manager is accountable for quality control, compliance, and the achievement of contract objectives, and must demonstrate leadership in IT operations, project management, and federal contracting environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum SECRET clearance; must be eligible for TOP SECRET (TS) and SCI
• PMP certification –OR- equivalent experience (8+ YoE progressive PM experience)
• 8+ YoE Experience managing multi-functional teams and complex federal contracts
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of DoW IT policies, regulations, and standards
• Availability to support all U.S. and potentially OCONUS time zones within a response time of two hours via phone, Teams or in-person
• Availability for onsite visits to Colorado Springs, CO and/or Huntsville, AL if/when needed

Required Skills & Tools

• Army/Space & Missile Defense Command experience desired
• Extensive background in IT operations, including program management, technical oversight, and contract administration
• Expertise in quality control, deliverable management, and performance assessment
• Familiarity with IT systems, helpdesk operations, cybersecurity, network administration, and information management
• Ability to interface with government stakeholders, provide technical guidance, and resolve issues
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of technical requirements, projects, personnel, planning, quality control, direction, coordination, deliverable submissions, and reviews
• Act as the single point of contact for the KO and COR on contract performance, issues, and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with all contract terms, Army and DoD regulations, and USASMDC policies
• Oversee staffing, schedules, sustainment, and resource management across all task requirements
• Maintain accountability for contract personnel, including key staff and mission essential personnel
• Lead quality control and performance assessment efforts
• Coordinate with government representatives for technical direction, project management, and issue resolution
• Ensure all employees designated as mission essential personnel are qualified and capable of performing assigned work activities
• Provide timely notification and justification for any changes to key staff personnel

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Competitive Health Benefits with employer contributions
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 15 Days starting PTO for new hires
• Tuition/CE reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Accounts
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance with buyup options
• Veteran Hiring Preference
• Conversion to an Employee-owned firm (ESOP) in 2026—a lucrative benefit to employee-owners!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)