Program Manager

Koniag Government Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale IT services contract supporting the AMC CIO G6. The role is onsite in Huntsville, AL, with responsibilities spanning program leadership, financial management, staffing, and compliance with DoD regulations.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of government program management experience, cloud environment knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle), and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience managing government programs.
• Experience managing technology, software, and IT infrastructure programs.
• Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and hybrid cloud.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with senior Government leadership.
• Proven experience managing large, multi-functional IT services contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and establish goals to meet technical, schedule, cost, and quality requirements across all task areas.
• Direct and control all program activities, with responsibility for financial management, staffing, and subcontractor oversight.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program management plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and quality.
• Lead internal teams, subcontractors, and key personnel to ensure smooth and compliant program delivery.
• Monitor program performance through KPI tracking, risk management, and change requests; provide status updates.
• Serve as primary liaison in client negotiations and interface with senior Government leadership (Program Management Reviews).
• Oversee the development and submission of required CDRLs and manage recruitment/retention plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Government program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

ITIL v4

CMMI

Job description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag IT Systems, LLC (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale, multi-disciplinary IT services contract supporting the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) Chief Information Officer (CIO), G6. The G6 directs all command, control, communications, and information technology functions across AMC and its subordinate commands, and this program delivers comprehensive mission systems support. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT program leader with a demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-functional task orders.

This is an onsite position in Huntsville, AL.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Position Description

The Program Manager will serve as the single point of contact between the Contractor and the Government, providing overall technical and management leadership for all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements across the full scope of the AMC G6 mission systems support contract. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing overall program leadership, establishing goals and plans to ensure all technical, schedule, cost, and quality requirements are met across all task areas
• Directing and controlling all program activities, holding overall responsibility for financial management, staffing, subcontractor oversight, and resource allocation across the contract's base and option periods
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive program management plans encompassing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and quality
• Leading internal teams, subcontractors, and key personnel to ensure smooth and compliant program delivery
• Proactively monitoring and controlling program performance through KPI tracking, risk and issue management, and change request handling; providing regular and accurate status updates
• Serving as the primary liaison in client negotiations and interfacing with senior Government leadership, including participation in Program Management Reviews
• Overseeing the development and submission of required CDRLs
• Developing and maintaining a Recruitment and Retention Plan to ensure continuity of qualified personnel, including surge support capability
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable Army, DoD, and federal regulations, including security, OPSEC, training, and personnel clearance requirements
• Managing escalation and resolution of risks, issues, and resource constraints across all task areas, coordinating directly with AMC directorates and stakeholders to maintain alignment with Army IT governance and processes

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience managing government programs
• Working knowledge and experience managing technology, software, and IT infrastructure programs
• Understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and hybrid cloud environments
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior Government leadership, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-functional IT services contracts with diverse technical scope
• Strong financial management skills, including budget tracking, cost control, and resource planning across base and option periods
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi-tiered program teams
• Experience developing and executing program management plans covering scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
• Familiarity with ITIL v4 and CMMI best practices
• Knowledge of Army and DoD IT governance processes
• Experience managing CDRL deliverables, program reviews, and Government reporting requirements

Other Responsibilities

• Ability to obtain and maintain contract required clearance level
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership team

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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