Program Manager

Koniag Government Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Program Manager in Columbus, OH to support government contracts and future business opportunities. The role requires overseeing deliverables, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with certification standards. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 10–15 years of IT project management experience, and an active Secret clearance. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off, are offered.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 5 years managing DoD Federal Contracts.
• Active Secret clearance (minimum); Top Secret (preferred) for high-level briefings.
• Strong language and writing skills to liaise with senior officials and manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Lead recruitment and maintain personnel certification requirements.
• Manage contract budget and monitor funding burn rate.
• Identify staffing risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Align contractor activities with customer's IT mission.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Risk Mitigation

Communication

Audit Defense

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT Management, or a related field

Tools

PMP

ITIL Foundation/Master

DoD 8570 IAM Level II/III

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC Program Manager

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Program Manager to support KITS and our government customer in Carson, CA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. The customer may need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and three weeks paid time off.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties

Contractual Oversight

• Ensure all deliverables (reports, system updates, and project milestones) are submitted on time and meet the quality standards defined in the contract.

Personnel Management

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of cleared technical staff.
• Ensure that all personnel maintain their required DoW 8570/8140 certifications and security clearances.

Financial Management

• Manage the contract budget, including labor categories, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and travel.
• Monitor the burn rate to ensure the contract does not run out of funding prematurely.

Risk Mitigation

• Identify potential technical or staffing risks (e.g., high turnover or shifting DoD security mandates) and develop mitigation strategies to prevent service interruptions.

Strategic Alignment

• Meet regularly with the customer’s IT leadership to align contractor activities with the agency’s evolving mission, such as the transition to Zero Trust or Cloud-native environments.

Communications

• Strong language and writing skills to speak with senior officials as well as manage a diverse set of skilled professionals to accomplish the mission.

Audit Defense

• Demonstrate experience in audit defense in DoW contracting and show ability to manage a team to bridge the gap between findings and technical requirements.

Required Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

• Active Secret clearance (minimum); Top Secret (preferred) to allow for high-level strategic briefings.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT Management, or a related field

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• ITIL Foundation/Master
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II/III (e.g., Security +ce, CISM or CISSP)

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 5 years specifically managing DoD Federal Contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.