Program Manager
- Position: Program Manager
- Supported Program: Information Systems Operations Service Support
- Clearance Requirement: DoD Top Secret
- Location: On-site at White Sands Missile Range
Role Overview
The Program Manager serves as the senior on-site leader responsible for contract performance, customer engagement, workforce management, operational excellence, and successful delivery of all contract requirements.
This position requires a strong blend of technical, operational, financial, and leadership expertise. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and will oversee a multidisciplinary team supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, network operations, systems administration, customer support, communications security, and cloud-based technologies.
Core Responsibilities & Technical Qualifications
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and contractor leadership.
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of contract operations.
- Manage day-to-day program execution, staffing, performance, schedules, and deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, service level agreements, and performance metrics.
- Oversee program budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and personnel development activities.
- Coordinate with Government stakeholders to identify priorities, risks, and operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, quality control measures, and program documentation.
- Monitor contract performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Support transition, continuity of operations, and process improvement initiatives.
- Manage subcontractor performance and ensure effective integration across all contract activities.
- Identify and mitigate program risks while maintaining mission continuity.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Army, cybersecurity, and information assurance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or Business.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex information technology, engineering, or technical services programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing contracts or projects of similar scope, complexity, and financial value.
- Proven leadership experience supporting at least two programs valued at $7 million or greater.
- Experience supervising project managers, technical leads, engineers, IT specialists, support personnel, and administrative staff.
- 2 years experience of demonstrated knowledge of Department of Defense contracting processes and contract administration.
- Experience managing program performance metrics, staffing plans, schedules, budgets, and customer relationships.
- U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $105,000 – $140,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
To apply for this job email your details to vlacey@caelum.com




