Program Manager BIA/BIA
About The Position
Wichita Tribal Enterprises (WTE), a subsidiary of Quivera Enterprises, LLC, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). The Program Manager is the primary liaison between the contractor and the Government, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and is responsible for overall contract execution. The role ensures technical, administrative, and programmatic deliverables meet contractual requirements and Government performance standards. All personnel assigned to this position must operate in accordance with applicable NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy requirements. The position oversees compliance with federal security, privacy, records management, accessibility, and supply-chain requirements and maintains audit readiness for Government reviews. The position is primarily performed in a remote office environment and may require occasional travel to Government facilities, company offices, or program-related meetings based on contractual requirements. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain the Government security clearance or suitability determination applicable to the contract.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- At least eight years of experience in IT program or project management.
- At least five years managing federal contracts involving complex regulatory and compliance requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and the Privacy Act.
- Demonstrated experience managing geographically dispersed teams, program budgets, schedules, and contract performance metrics.
- Experience supporting federal acquisition, contract administration, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with Department of the Interior (DOI) and Indian Affairs (IA) operational environments.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and federal security and privacy mandates.
- Advanced knowledge of FAR requirements and OMB Circular A-130.
- Strong understanding of federal IT security standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and privacy requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across geographically dispersed locations.
- Experience overseeing contract deliverables, compliance documentation, performance reporting, and quality assurance.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Government leadership, contracting officials, technical personnel, and subcontractors.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the Government security clearance or suitability determination applicable to the supported contract.
- Successful completion of Government-required background investigations, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
- Compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity, privacy, records management, and information security requirements.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of Government information, contractor personnel records, and sensitive program documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification.
- Previous experience supporting BIA, BIE, DOI, or other federal civilian agencies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Oversee contract activities, deliverables, performance metrics, and operational requirements.
- Manage staffing plans, employee onboarding, and compliance with Government suitability and HSPD-12 requirements.
- Coordinate contract transition planning, including 60-day pre-closeout activities and knowledge transfer.
- Prepare and submit monthly status reports, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) updates, and compliance documentation on time.
- Lead risk management, change control, and quality assurance processes.
- Facilitate meetings with DOI/IA leadership, Federal Service Managers (FSMs), and technical leads to communicate operational updates, performance status, and program requirements.
- Ensure contract-wide adherence to applicable Appendix D baseline compliance requirements, including FedRAMP, continuous monitoring, Privacy Act and breach response, records management, Section 508 accessibility, and supply chain risk management requirements.
- Maintain audit readiness for Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews.
- Track and report contractor personnel training in security, privacy, records management, and accessibility.
- Validate incident response Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure escalation procedures are documented, communicated, and followed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
