Program/Contract Manager

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a Program/Contract Manager to lead delivery of a multi-site IT services contract supporting the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) at the Presidio of Monterey, CA. The Program/Contract Manager has full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily contract operations and serves as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer and COR.

• Manage overall onsite execution of the contract; all functional sections (IT Support, Remote Site Services, Cyber Infrastructure and Network, Cybersecurity, DevOps/Data Center, Application Development, IT Resource Management) report to this position.
• Ensure staffing levels, training, and certifications are sufficient to meet PWS deliverables and service levels across Monterey, CA; Crystal City, VA; Fort Huachuca, AZ; and Hawaii.
• Own all administrative aspects of the contract, including performance reporting, deliverables tracking, CDRL submissions, invoicing coordination, and personnel and security in-processing.
• Liaise with the Government to set priorities, surface risks, and coordinate adoption of new technologies.
• Be available during regular business hours (0745 to 1645 PST) and on call after hours for maintenance and emergency conditions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for a workforce of approximately 47 FTEs.

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university with 5+ years of program management experience, OR AA/AS with 7+ years, OR 9+ years of program management experience in lieu of degree.
• Active IAT Level II certification (one of: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP).
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal IT services contracts of comparable size and scope.
• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with senior Government stakeholders.

• Prior experience supporting DoD or Army IT services contracts, ideally at DLIFLC, TRADOC, or similar training mission environments.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams across multiple CONUS and OCONUS sites.
• Familiarity with ITIL service management practices and ITSM platforms (e.g., Ivanti, ServiceNow).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery and DevSecOps environments.
• Active Secret clearance (not required for this role, but a plus).

Company Overview 

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits 

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.