Program Manager (IT Project Manager – SME)

UPSLOPE ADVISORS, INC•Dugway, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CSlope Solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the West Desert Test Center's mission of delivering reliable IT capabilities to a geographically remote, dual-domain test range. This role serves as the single point of accountability for all technical and administrative performance under the contract. The selected candidate will provide on-site leadership at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah, ensuring contractual compliance, managing a 22-FTE workforce across 15 labor categories, and acting as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (KO), COR, and WDTC CIO. This position requires on-site presence during normal duty hours: Monday–Thursday, 0700–1730 MST. Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

24 semester hours in mathematical, engineering, or quantitative analysis coursework OR equivalent military/government education recognized by the Contracting Officer
Minimum 5 years (within the past 10 years) as a Program or Contract Manager on DoD or federal IT service contracts OR Minimum 15 years of cost analysis experience with familiarity with DoD data sources (EVM, CSDR)
IAT Level I (A+ CE, Network+ CE, SSCP, or equivalent) required
Must be physically present on-site at DPG, UT during normal duty hours
Must be available 24/7 to respond to Government concerns or urgent situations
Active Secret clearance (T3 or T3R)
Must remain enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) throughout performance

Nice To Haves

PMP or DAU PM Level II strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site central point of contact to the KO and COR for all contract performance matters
Exercise authority to act on behalf of CSlope Solutions for daily operations and contract execution
Develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and ensure compliance with PWS requirements and cybersecurity policies
Attend required meetings, including post-award conferences and quarterly performance reviews
Manage the 70/30% Reimbursable Labor Rate (RLR) goal and submit required reporting
Ensure continuity of operations by designating and coordinating with an Alternate Program Manager when necessary
Oversee personnel security, clearance processing, and CAC management
Coordinate staffing, backfill, and personnel changes in accordance with contract requirements
Ensure timely, accurate submission of all CDRLs and deliverables
Support transition planning and execution (both transition-in and transition-out phases)