IT Program Manager

Constellation West; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health benefits

11 paid holidays

15 days PTO to start

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit Accounts

STD/LTD/Life insurance

Veteran hiring preference

ESOP 2026

Job summary

Constellation West is seeking an IT Program Manager to lead and coordinate the USASMDC IT/IM CIMS IV program. The role targets senior leadership in overseeing technical and administrative operations, budgets, and deliverables, while interfacing with KO/COR/ACORs and ensuring compliance with DoD policies.

Requirements include SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, PMP or equivalent, and 8+ years of federal contract PM experience. Onsite visits to CO and AL may be required.

Qualifications

• SECRET clearance required; eligible for TOP SECRET and SCI
• 8+ years of progressive PM experience on multi-functional federal contracts
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of DoD IT policies, regulations, and standards
• Willingness to support all U.S. time zones within two hours via phone/Teams/in-person
• Willingness for onsite visits to Colorado Springs, CO and Huntsville, AL when needed

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

Skills

Security clearance (SECRET)

PMP certification

Program management

Contract administration

IT operations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

ROLE: 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 employeesdesignatedas mission essential personnel are qualified and capable of performing assigned work activities
• Provide timely notification and justification for any changes to key staff personnel

Description

Constellation West is a 29-year WOSB and Prime Federal Contractor bidding on IT/info management work for USASMDC.
About Us
Constellation West is an award‑winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non‑IT subject‑matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.
Constellation West strives to provide fully integrated solutions that cover all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We believe in attracting the right people ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a dynamic team. Are you one of them? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? If yes, join us and be a part of an exhilarating work environment that rewards your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!

Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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)