Program Manager

Concept-Plus; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Performance bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited training

Flexible environment

Job summary

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider supporting federal agencies. We seek an experienced Program Manager to own governance, IMS, and performance across DoD IT contracts, overseeing 80+ staff and multi-year options.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, maintain PM plans, and ensure 24/7 operations and compliance. You should have 10+ years in IT program management, PMP, and DoD experience, with cloud and ERP expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• PMI PMP cert is required for the role.
• At least 10 years of progressive IT program management experience.
• Experience leading large DoD IT programs as a prime contractor.
• Knowledge of cloud hosting and ERP platforms; DevSecOps in government.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for program governance and performance.
• Interface with key stakeholders and maintain the PMP & IMS.
• Manage a workforce of 80+ FTEs and ensure 30-day onboarding for cleared staff.
• Oversee contract deliverables, risk, and 24/7/365 operations with follow-the-sun coverage.
• Align with government agile strategy and DESMF service management.
• Monitor financials, compliance (RMF/ATO), and EVMS-based performance.

Skills

PMP certification

DoD program management

Cloud hosting knowledge

ERP platforms

DevSecOps principles

RMF/ATO familiarity

EVMS / performance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud / OCI

ERP platforms

DESMF familiarity

Job description

About Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm.

Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

• We offer competitive pay
• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid life insurance
• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• performance bonuses
• tuition reimbursement
• unlimited training
• the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment.

What you'll do

Program Governance & Delivery

• Serve as the single point of accountability for program governance, delivery, and performance across all contract task areas.
• Act as the primary interface with key stakeholders.
• Own and maintain the Program Management Plan (PMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Ensure all tasks are logically sequenced, properly resourced, and traceable to contract requirements across all option years.

Workforce Management

• Field and sustain a workforce of 80+ FTEs.
• Ensure all cleared and certified personnel are onboarded within 30 days of award.
• Maintain a 90% fill rate at all times.
• Execute a documented remediation strategy to restore staffing to 90% within 30 days of any vacancy.

Risk, Deliverables & Operational Performance

• Own the program risk register and drive mitigation activities.
• Oversee all contract deliverables including transition-in, architecture, staffing, DevSecOps, data migration, security/RMF, DR/COOP, and status reporting.
• Ensure 24/7/365 operational availability through follow-the-sun staffing models, near real-time Production-to-DR/COOP replication, and rapid incident response for global stakeholders.

Agile Execution & Service Management

• Ensure contractor alignment to Integrated Team Structures that support Government's agile strategy.
• Foster a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement.
• Maintain DESMF-aligned service management across patching, capacity management, backup/restore, and incident management.

Financial & Compliance Oversight

• Oversee program financial performance including labor cost tracking, BOE maintenance, and variance management.
• Ensure adherence to all security and compliance requirements, including RMF/ATO processes, DoD 8570/8140 compliance, and SOC 1 Type 2 audit readiness.

Teaming & Subcontractor Management

• Manage teaming and subcontractor relationships to ensure specialized capabilities (AI/ML, OCI, ERP modules).
• Ensure subcontracting strategy supports fill-rate commitments and small business requirements.
• Drive execution of the program’s technology modernization agenda.
• Ensure DevSecOps, AI/ML integration, and comprehensive test automation are embedded throughout the service lifecycle in alignment with Government objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT program management experience.
• At least 5 years managing large-scale DoD IT programs in a prime contractor role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Working knowledge of Cloud hosting environments and ERP platforms.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles.
• Familiarity with DoD RMF and ATO processes.
• Knowledge of DESMF and Agile execution within Government acquisition environments.
• Experience managing CDRL deliverables, FAR/DFARS compliance, and EVMS or equivalent performance tracking.
• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire with a bility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance; candidates holding an active TS clearance will be given strong preference as the program's operational scope and data sensitivity may require TS access
• A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification or higher is strongly preferred
• Additional certifications in Oracle Cloud, DoD 8570/8140 (IAT/IAM Level II or higher), or Agile/SAFe are a plus.
• Candidates possessing working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle ERP platforms is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting Air Force programs is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with the DoD Enterprise Services Management Framework (DESMF)
• Experience managing programs on Cloud One or comparable FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms.

Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.