Program Manager

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Life insurance options

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a large DoD program in Colorado Springs, CO. This role directs a ~400-person organization across multiple sites, focusing on mission performance, cost, schedule, staffing, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include program transitions, workforce planning, and managing government relationships, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. DoD security clearance and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance or ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of leadership experience in large DoD or Federal programs.
• PMP, PgMP or comparable certification; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution including mission performance, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Direct a ~400-person, multi-site organization through managers and leaders.
• Oversee contract transitions, workforce planning, onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

PMP or PgMP certification

Tools

DoD networks knowledge

Cybersecurity frameworks

Enterprise IT knowledge

Job description

Overview

BlueWater is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large, complex U.S. Department of Defense communications, network, cybersecurity, engineering, and information technology services program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution, including mission performance, cost, schedule, quality, staffing, risk, and customer satisfaction.
• Direct the approximately 400-person, multi-site organization through subordinate managers and technical leaders.
• Lead contract transitions, workforce planning, onboarding, training, retention, and knowledge transfer.
• Manage Government relationships, subcontractors, teaming partners, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee program finances, staffing plans, performance metrics, quality, risk, compliance, and contract requirements.
• Drive operational integration, continuous improvement, and a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and mission success.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of leadership experience supporting large DoD or Federal technical services programs.
• PMP, PgMP, or comparable certification and an advanced degree are preferred.
• Knowledge of DoD communications, enterprise IT, networking, cybersecurity, and mission-support operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing complex contract or workforce transitions in mission-critical environments.
• Experience overseeing program finances, staffing, schedules, performance, quality, risk, customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
• U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force experience, Colorado Springs defense experience, and experience leading organizations of 300 or more personnel are preferred.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 165-200K