Contract Program Manager

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is possibly looking for a Contract Program Manager to provide support for our government customer in the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide services for Data and AI Program Management.
• Support OCDAO with tracking and managing OCDAO Mission Initiatives (MI). This includes management of project plans, schedules, budgets, briefings, and risks. Assist in developing metrics and coordinate with appropriate OCDAO personnel to track project metrics (e.g. schedule, cost, and performance).
• Provide analytical and problem solving for various mission critical IT, data, and AI systems through a strong knowledge of IT hardware, software, AI tools, and standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, document, and report potential programmatic risk and provide OCDA risk mitigation recommendations to ensure uninterrupted continuation of IT, data and AI systems.
• Keep abreast of current data and AI software and technologies, investigate, and propose upgrade options to optimize current or future systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on agile software development, providing insights and documentation on recommended frequencies and durations of software releases and sprints during project planning and execution. Must have a firm understanding of agile code development, integration, test, quality, and configuration control processes and procedures.
• Provide the planning, direction, coordination, and control necessary for effective and efficient accomplishment of all requirements contained in this contract. Contributions to monthly status and financial reports, as well as In-process reviews may be required.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Management or a related field. (Master's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration is preferred.)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have ten (10) years of leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the staff support and/or consulting fields.
• Must have five (5) years' experience in data, AI or IT related field.
• Must hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA PM Level 3 certification.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility

The 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, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha 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.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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