Program Manager

Koniag Professional Services LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our Indian Health Service (IHS) customer in Rockville MD. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. Thisposition is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) information technology initiatives. This position is on-site in Rockville Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:The Program Manager will be the primary interface between KPS and the Indian Health Service Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE) supporting their mission through effective implementation of information technology solutions. Key responsibilities include:Serve as the primary point of contact with the OEHE Leadership team and the Contracting Officers Representative (COR)Attend status meetings and ad hoc meetings with stakeholders accompanied by technical leads when necessaryEnsure operational status of customers systems networks and applicationsAssess policy needs and develop governance protocols for IT activitiesKeep leadership informed of system status and troubleshooting/recovery activitiesProvide strategic planning capital planning acquisition support investment control and schedulingManage all contracted personnel and subcontracted resourcesOversee program control and management to ensure timely cost-effective delivery while maintaining high quality performanceHandle personnel management including development training staff clearance maintenance and evaluationAllocate and schedule contract resources efficientlyCoordinate communication between Government management and technical resourcesPrepare correspondence reports briefing materials and published documentationHandle budget and financial management responsibilitiesDevelop strategic planning documents for the divisionConduct budget assessments to project spending rates and draft responses to information requests on Division budget statusEducation and Experience Required:Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration or related field15 years of relevant experience in IT program managementProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationDemonstrated experience managing teams of over 15 peopleRequired Skills and Competencies:Proven experience managing diverse IT disciplines including ColdFusion Custom Application Maintenance and SupportStrong background in Financial System Integration SupportExperience with Security and Compliance protocols in government environmentsExpertise in Performance Monitoring and Optimization techniquesKnowledge of system modernization to newer platformsExperience with Geospatial Integration SupportProficiency in Documentation and Knowledge Transfer ProcessesUnderstanding of Disaster Recovery planning and implementationExceptional communication skills both written and verbalStrong leadership and team management abilitiesExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skillsProficient in budget management and financial projectionsAbility to maintain strong customer relationshipsRequirements:Ability to obtain a Public TrustDesired Skills and Competencies:Masters degree in relevant fieldAdditional project management certifications (Agile ITIL etc.)Experience working specifically with Indian Health Service or similar federal health organizationsKnowledge of healthcare IT systems and infrastructureExperience in federal acquisition and procurement processesBackground in healthcare policy and regulationsUnderstanding of tribal health systems and governanceAdvanced reporting and analytics expertiseOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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