What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc.?
BlueWater is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large, complex U.S. Department of Defense communications, network, cybersecurity, engineering, and information technology services program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
- Lead overall program execution, including mission performance, cost, schedule, quality, staffing, risk, and customer satisfaction.
- Direct the approximately 400-person, multi-site organization through subordinate managers and technical leaders.
- Lead contract transitions, workforce planning, onboarding, training, retention, and knowledge transfer.
- Manage Government relationships, subcontractors, teaming partners, and key stakeholders.
- Oversee program finances, staffing plans, performance metrics, quality, risk, compliance, and contract requirements.
- Drive operational integration, continuous improvement, and a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and mission success.
Qualifications
- Active DoD security clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance required.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of leadership experience supporting large DoD or Federal technical services programs.
- PMP, PgMP, or comparable certification and an advanced degree are preferred.
- Knowledge of DoD communications, enterprise IT, networking, cybersecurity, and mission-support operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing complex contract or workforce transitions in mission-critical environments.
- Experience overseeing program finances, staffing, schedules, performance, quality, risk, customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
- U.S. Space Force or U.S. Air Force experience, Colorado Springs defense experience, and experience leading organizations of 300 or more personnel are preferred.
BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 165-200K
BlueWater Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.