Program Manager - DHA NE&S

Semper Valens Solutions; Canyon Lake (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee contract execution and manage the Defense Health Agency's enterprise network. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing personnel, and engaging with government leadership. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of IT contracts, active Secret Clearance, and experience leading technical teams. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing DoD IT programs.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience with large network contracts and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract execution for DHA's network infrastructure program.
• Manage personnel and oversee contract performance.
• Ensure compliance with all contract deliverables.

Skills

Managing DoD IT contracts

Network infrastructure knowledge

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, IT, Engineering, or related field

Technical training with 12+ years of related experience

Tools

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

CISSP

Job description

Senior Program Manager • Full Time • San Antonio, TX • Secret Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager / Task Manager / Contract Manager to lead contract execution supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) enterprise network infrastructure program serving Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) worldwide. This key leadership role is responsible for overall contract performance, personnel management, customer engagement, and operational oversight across multiple regions (CONUS, Europe, and Pacific). The Task Manager serves as the primary interface with Government leadership and ensures technical, schedule, cost, and performance objectives are consistently achieved in support of the Department of Defense medical mission.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Program Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and DHA Government leadership.
• Provide overall management and supervision of all contract personnel, including Senior Network Engineers and regional technical teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
• Oversee cost, schedule, performance, and quality control across all task areas.
• Lead program reviews, status meetings, and executive briefings.
• Monitor contract risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs) and other contract deliverables.
• Expenditures and budget performance
• Schedule adherence and progress against milestones
• Customer satisfaction metrics (including semi-annual survey results)
• Trouble ticket resolution rates for Tier 0/field issues
• LAN/WAN/network operational metrics, including circuit status, router configurations, and network downtime, changes to security/firewall configurations
• Lessons learned, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Any other government-requested reporting or data analysis

Operational Oversight

• Ensure consistent delivery of LAN/WLAN/WAN network engineering services across global DHA Medical Treatment Facilities.
• Coordinate regional activities across CONUS, Europe, and Pacific operations.
• Validate service levels, performance metrics, and compliance with SLA requirements.
• Ensure cybersecurity, network standardization, and infrastructure modernization objectives are met.

Personnel & Resource Management

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified technical personnel.
• Manage staffing plans to ensure continuous mission support.
• Oversee workforce certifications and compliance with DoD 8570 requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations and mentor senior technical staff.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Oversee contract budgeting, labor tracking, and financial reporting.
• Review and approve invoices, subcontractor performance, and resource allocations.
• Ensure documentation, reporting deliverables, and contractual artifacts are submitted accurately and on time.

Strategic & Customer Engagement

• Advise DHA leadership on program improvements, modernization initiatives, and risk reduction strategies.
• Provide proactive recommendations to improve operational efficiency and network resilience.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, medical leadership, and technical teams to align mission priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience managing DoD IT or network infrastructure contracts of similar size and complexity
• Strong knowledge of enterprise LAN/WLAN/WAN environments
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and workforce compliance standards (DoD 8570 / 8140)
• Experience managing geographically dispersed technical teams
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance in a federal contracting environment

Desired Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• IAM Level III (or ability to oversee compliance)
• CISSP

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, IT, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience managing DoD IT programs
• OR
• Technical or vocational training with 12+ years of directly related experience in federal IT contract management

Core Competencies

• Executive-level communication skills (written and verbal)
• Risk management and problem resolution
• Multi-site operational coordination
• Financial and contract administration expertise
• Strategic planning and mission alignment
• Ability to engage effectively with:
• Government officials
• Medical professionals
• Senior technical engineers
• Subcontractor partners

About Semper Valens Solutions

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing cost-effective software and systems engineering, field support, training and full life cycle support management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes.

We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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