Program Manager

Program ManagerThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Program Manager to provide Contract Management of Information Technology (IT), IT logistics, and cybersecurity support services for our government customer in Aberdeen, MD. Will require some travel to geographically dispersed base support locations.Description of Responsibilities:Provide onsite Program Management at APG, MD during normal duty hours and perform oversight and management for contract and staffBe the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this Contract AgreementAct in full authority to bind the contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to execution of the Contract Agreement to the Contracting Officer (KO) and CORWorks with the COR and KO to ensure mission requirements are metWorks with leadership on matters concerning the contract including negotiating and approving modifications, all actions necessary to ensure contract compliance and proper performance on assigned work, hiring, firing, and assigning personnel, and taking all actions necessary to ensure contract compliance and proper performanceResponsible for compliance with all regulations and orders of the Commanding Officer, respecting identification of employees, movements on installation, parking, truck entry, and all other military regulations, which may affect the workEnsures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverablesOn-site management must be available 24 hours to respond to any Government concern or situationCoordinate work schedules, travel requirements, reporting, accountability, conduct, and performance of assigned program personnelProvide a monthly technical status that details the technical accomplishments for the reporting period, any known issues that could affect future performance of contract requirements and risk mitigationProvide a monthly status of contract (cost, schedule, performance); action item status; status of Government-furnished property (GFP); listing of CDRL status; meetings attended; summary of minutes from meetings and trip report summaryProvide electronic submission of all monthly invoices for the prime and all subcontractors in WAWFProvide an electronic weekly labor report to the COR separated by each location for the preceding week for the prime and all subcontractorsOversee the preparation, execution and monitoring of projects within the budget policies and procedures of contract. Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budgetOther duties as assigned by SupervisorRequired Degree/Education/Certification:Relevant education/experience must be in an IT discipline related to the assigned program area (e.g., Network Engineering, Network Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Forensics/Security, etc.).Must possess a minimum of a Highschool Diploma/GED & eighteen plus (18+) years' relevant experience; OR a minimum of an associate's degree - Directly Related & thirteen plus (13+) years' relevant experience; OR a minimum of a bachelor's degree - Directly Related & eleven plus (11+) years' relevant experience; OR a minimum of a master's degree - Directly Related & nine plus (9+) years' relevant experienceMust possess at least one (1) certification in the project management fieldRequired Skills and Experience:Must have a minimum of ten (10) years' of experience leading fifty (50) or more employees.Direct Experience in DOD Computing Environment, Security+ (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.1 IAT II)Desired Skills and Experience:Experience with project tracking, providing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reportsKnowledge of FAR regulations and requirementsKnowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) network security requirementsKnowledge of network design, operation, and maintenanceKnowledge of DoD Cybersecurity requirementsKnowledge of and experience with help desk support and operationKnowledge of networking and network-based software applicationsDemonstrated ability for oral and written communication with the highest levels of managementExpert knowledge of IT Systems and understanding of Networking and Computer Information SystemsRequired Citizenship and Clearance:Must be U.S. Citizen. (Foreign nationals/immigrant aliens are not authorized to work on this contract.)Must hold minimum of Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance is requiredThe Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees "EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K?pono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K?kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.