What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Kikaha?
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Program Manager to support DOE NNSA CATS in Albuquerque, NM.
*This position is primarily remote, but individual must reside in/near Albuquerque, NM and be able to report to the office no longer than three (3) hours from the request being made.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Management, planning, coordination, and reporting of all activities to the COR and Integrated Project Team (IPT)
- Coordinate all activities performed with NA-IM operations and cyber divisions, and DOE IT Services as necessary
- Participate as a member of the IPT that will provide joint NA-74-Contractor management oversight of the project. The IPT will meet for bi-weekly demonstrations. NA-74 reserves the right to adjust IPT membership and the frequency of these meeting as necessary
- Within one business day following the completion of each Sprint, the PM will provide the COR with a demonstration, presentation or status report, documenting the actual bugs and PBIs completed within that Sprint, the amount of resources, and level of effort
- Provide the COR with reports summarizing accomplishments and development completed when requested. Report formats shall be consistent and approved by the COR
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems or similar Information Technology related discipline
- Strongly desired certifications include Project Management, Agile, SAFe for Government, and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 (or higher) accreditation
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must have minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in information systems/technology, five (5) of which must be as a manager for cross-functional software engineering teams supporting DOE or NNSA
- Must have experience in agile software engineering/development and in directing an organization with a diverse mix of management, technical and administrative functions
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure
- Must have a thorough and detailed knowledge of DOE and NNSA Information Technology programs, policies, and processes
- Must experience in achieving or maintaining accreditation of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 or higher
- Experience in or knowledge of Personnel Vetting programs, policies, and processes is strongly desired
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen; for the purposes of this work a Green card or Visa will not meet this requirement
- Must have Q Clearance
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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