Sr IT Transition Manager - Defense Sector

Oneida Innovations Group • ,

13d • $175,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Oneida Innovations Group is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Senior IT Transition Manager to lead the handoff and phase-in of critical IT contract services in the U.S. Department of Defense environment. The role coordinates the integration of new teams, enterprise networks, cloud services, and software applications while maintaining continuity for military and mission-support systems.

The manager works with outgoing teams, incoming personnel, government stakeholders, and corporate partners to support operational readiness and avoid disruptions. The position also oversees knowledge transfer, technical integration, IT service-management workflows, risk mitigation, and compliance with federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

• At least 8–10 years of federal IT program-management experience.
• At least 3 years focused specifically on IT infrastructure or software-service transitions within the defense sector.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, Computer Science, or Cyber Security, or equivalent professional or military experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across diverse, multi-company teams.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and task-management tools such as MS Project or Jira.
• Solid understanding of Agile or structured delivery models.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance if required by the command.
• U.S. citizenship is strictly required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as PMP, ITIL, or CSM; not required when the candidate has a strong, proven track record managing defense IT program lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Transition-In and Transition-Out plans to maintain stability across defense IT networks.
• Coordinate onboarding and operational-readiness workflows with internal stakeholders, incoming personnel, incumbent teams, and government customers so staff are ready to support the mission on Day 1.
• Work with stakeholders to review and validate Government Furnished Equipment, technical documentation, and software configuration baselines.
• Lead discovery sessions and workshops with existing teams to document system configurations, operational workflows, and application code bases.
• Oversee continuity of software environments, including development pipelines, cloud infrastructures, and database management systems.
• Review and update IT Service Management workflows and standard operating procedures to reflect contract changes.
• Ensure transition activities align with federal cybersecurity standards, DoD compliance baselines, and defense information-assurance protocols.
• Identify transition risks, such as system-access delays or data gaps, and implement solutions to maintain a stable operating environment.
• Serve as a transparent point of contact for senior military leadership, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives, and corporate partners.

What This Job Offers

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