Program Manager

Chenega Corporation • UNAVAILABLE, Colorado

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About The Position

The Program Manager leads the successful execution and delivery of complex federal programs supporting the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers. The role oversees mission-critical programs involving information technology, telecommunications, enterprise networking, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, command-and-control, and communications.

Serving as the primary interface among government stakeholders, technical teams, subcontractors, and corporate leadership, the Program Manager is accountable for contract performance, schedule adherence, financial management, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction. The role leads integrated and geographically dispersed technical teams, translates mission requirements into technical and operational solutions, and manages program plans, budgets, staffing, deliverables, performance metrics, and subcontractor performance.

The position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It requires a bachelor's degree, at least eight years of program or project management experience supporting federal or DoD customers, at least five years supporting specified defense organizations, and an active Secret clearance. An active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, PMP or ITIL certification, and relevant military experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of program or project management experience supporting federal or Department of Defense customers.
• At least 5 years supporting the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, NORAD, USNORTHCOM, or related defense organizations.
• Experience managing complex IT infrastructure, telecommunications, network modernization, or mission-support programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, contract management, and program lifecycle management.
• Experience briefing senior military officers and government executives.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong customer-facing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-focused environments.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and executive-briefing skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of Space Force operational missions and objectives.
• Ability to identify and pursue organic contract growth opportunities.
• Ability to integrate technical, operational, financial, contractual, and staffing considerations into program decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force.
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL certification.
• Experience supporting space operations, satellite communications, enterprise network modernization, cybersecurity operations, cloud migration, command-and-control systems, DevSecOps environments, or data analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of contract performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government program offices, contracting personnel, and corporate leadership.
• Lead integrated and geographically dispersed teams of engineers, network specialists, cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, and support personnel.
• Develop and execute program plans aligned with customer mission objectives; manage program risks, issues, action items, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee delivery and sustainment of enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, cloud, cybersecurity, and mission-support solutions.
• Support modernization initiatives involving data centers, cloud migration, software systems, mission applications, and DevSecOps environments.
• Manage telecommunications programs involving voice, data, transport, satellite communications, tactical communications, and network operations.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, contractual requirements, service-level agreements, and corporate policies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Air Force, Space Force, and DoD stakeholders.
• Participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings, executive briefings, and other customer engagements.
• Translate mission requirements into actionable technical and operational solutions.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, deliverables, performance metrics, and subcontractor performance.
• Support earned value management and financial reporting, as applicable.
• Identify opportunities for organic contract growth and follow-on work.
• Support staffing strategy development, transition planning, and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute operational, customer, and technical expertise to business efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employer states that it offers a broad range of benefits but does not specify individual benefits in the posting.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal development programs.
• Well-being programs and flexibility to make daily choices that support employees’ well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior