Job Title: Program Manager (1099 Contractor)
Location: Remote with 25% travel to government sites
Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI eligible preferred DIA Adjudicated preferred)
Duration: Temporary Contract 6 months with contract extension option
Pay Type: 1099 Contractor
Reporting to: Director Programs and Compliance
Management Duties: Team of 2
Compensation: DOE
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to oversee and lead a multi-site network enhancement and modernization initiative supporting a Federal customer. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in program and task order management IT infrastructure deployments and stakeholder communication across the federal landscape.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders and liaison between the Government and the Four Inc. team
- Oversee IDIQ and lead all Task Order (TO) activities and ensure compliance with scope cost and schedule
- Oversee development and execution of the Task Order Management Plan and Logistics Plan
- Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which is updated weekly coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure critical path activities and cross-site dependencies remain on track
- Oversee project planning including a comprehensive Pre-Engineering Analysis to ensure technical readiness scope clarity and execution alignment prior to survey and installation activities
- Implement and monitor controls for cost schedule and performance
- Manage program staffing levels and ensure contractor performance meets quality standards
- Submit all contract deliverables (e.g. Monthly Status Reports IMS Weekly Activity Reports)
- Prepare and present onsite briefings agendas and meeting documentation
- Coordinate all site access and travel including clearance and security support in partnership with Fours FSO team
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience
- 5 years of IT program management experience in federal government contracting
- PMP certification ITIL Foundations certification DoD 8140 certification or equivalent required
- Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible preferred Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Adjudicated orcapableofreciprocal acceptance by DIA)
- Proven experience managing large-scale IT implementation projects
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge in planning directing and managing projects/operations
- Familiar with PMO frameworks and CMMI Maturity Level II requirements
- Experience in procurement of IT hardware
- Strong written and verbal communication including a bias for proactive communication
- Excellent stakeholder relationship management a collaborative mindset with cross-functional teamwork skills
- Ability to manage lead and coach junior team members
- Time management and ability to prioritize competing demands
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
- Comfortable with digital collaboration tools (e.g. Teams SharePoint Zoom)
- Experience with project/task management platforms (e.g. Asana Jira Monday Microsoft Project)
Physical Requirements:
The work is generally sedentary and performed in an office or remote setting; however some travel to government or partner sites may be required. The position may require:
- Visual acuity to view computer screens read technical documents and perform data analysis
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard mouse and other office equipment
- Occasional lifting or carrying of equipment boxes or documents (typically under 25 lbs)
- Ability to hear and speak clearly in virtual and in-person meetings
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
Manager