Program Manager

Koniag IT Systems LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Program Manager to support KITS and our government customer in Carson CA. This position is for a Future New Business customer may need support as needed at other locations Columbus OH Bedford MA Fort Lee VA and Smyrna 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 PMs success is measured by contractual compliance budget health and service delivery and ensures that the architects engineers and admins are performing their duties according to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).Essential Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:Contractual Oversight:Ensure all deliverables (reports system updates and project milestones) are submitted on time and meet the quality standards defined in the Management:Lead the recruitment onboarding and retention of cleared technical staff. The Program Manager must ensure that all personnel maintain their required DoW 8570/8140 certifications and security Management: Manage the contract budget including labor categories Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and travel. Monitor the burn rate to ensure the contract does not run out of funding Mitigation: Identify potential technical or staffing risks (e.g. high turnover or shifting DoD security mandates) and develop mitigation strategies to prevent service Alignment: Meet regularly with the customers IT leadership to align contractor activities with the agencys evolving mission such as the transition to Zero Trust or Cloud-native : Strong language and writing skills to speak with senior officials as well as manage a diverse set of skilled professionals to accomplish the Defense:The customer is an audit heavy environment so need experience in audit defense in DoW contracting and show ability to manage team to bridge gap between findings and technical QualificationsClearance Requirement:Active Secret clearance (minimum); Top Secret (preferred) to allow for high-level strategic : Bachelors degree in business IT Management or a related fieldCertifications:PMP (Project Management Professional)ITIL Foundation/MasterDoD 8570 IAM Level II/III: (e.g. Security ce CISM or CISSP)Experience: 1015 years of experience in IT project/program management with at least 5 years specifically managing DoD Federal 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. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request 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 Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352