Program Manager

Nationwide IT Services, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Program Manager with an Active Secret clearance to lead teams delivering automated information and telecommunications systems. This fully remote role oversees day-to-day contract support across projects and locations, coordinating planning and production of activities.

The ideal candidate has PMP or equivalent certification and substantial experience in IT acquisition, communication, and management of complex programs within public or private sectors.

Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing projects of similar size and complexity may be considered in place of certification.
• Experience with the IT acquisition process, milestones, analysis of source documentation, and support for acquisition documentation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams performing analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.
• Manage overall contract support operations, including multiple projects and personnel at multiple locations as applicable.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities.
• Establish and adjust the corporate management structure as needed to direct effective contract support.
• Communicate plans, progress, and decisions clearly in writing and orally.
• Support IT acquisition activities and milestones by analyzing source documentation and supporting preparation of acquisition documentation.

Skills

Written and oral communication

IT acquisition experience

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Program Manager
Clearance: Active Secret
Certification Requirements : Project or Program Management certification or clearly documented equivalent credentials or experience as described above.

Position Summary

The Program Manager leads teams of data processing and information management professionals supporting automated information and telecommunications systems. This fully remote role manages day-to-day contract support operations across projects, teams, and locations and organizes the planning and production of contract support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams performing analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.
• Manage overall contract support operations, including multiple projects and personnel at multiple locations as applicable.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities.
• Establish and adjust the corporate management structure as needed to direct effective contract support.
• Communicate plans, progress, and decisions clearly in writing and orally.
• Support IT acquisition activities and milestones by analyzing source documentation and supporting preparation of acquisition documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Project or Program Management certification, such as PMP or another equivalent or recognized certification, from an accredited institution. Government and commercial sources may include the Defense Acquisition University, Project Management Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs, universities, and colleges.
• Training, degrees, or relevant experience managing projects of similar size and complexity may be considered in place of certification. Candidates must clearly explain how their credentials or experience are equivalent to the required certification.
• Experience with the IT acquisition process and its milestones, analysis of varied source documentation, and support for acquisition documentation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten or more years of program management experience.
• Fifteen to twenty years of leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility in the public and/or private sector in IT and/or consulting.
  

About Nationwide IT Services

NIS is an SBA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and an IT and management consulting company. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and pet insurance.

Salary range $100,000 to $175,000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.