IT Program Manager

Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an IT Program Manager to support TGS and our government customer in Stennis Space Center, MS. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.   
 
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

This critical role requires a highly skilled professional with a strong background in project management, contract administration, and federal records and information management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities to ensure successful delivery of projects while maintaining compliance with contracts and federal regulations.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:
The Program Manager will be responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating resources and staff across multiple concurrent task orders/projects and locations. Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects.
• Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
•  Monitor project performance, identify risks and issue, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively across projects, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill sets.
• Analyze and interpret contract requirements, ensuring full compliance with terms and conditions.
•  Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, metrics, and lessons learned
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), maintaining effective communication and timely responses; Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, preferably in a federal environment.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a federal environment.
• Knowledge of IT systems, software development methodologies, and technology trends.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging federal clients/stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficient in contract administration, analysis, and compliance.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, etc.).
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) or equivalent.
• Certification in at least one of the following: CCNP, CCIE, MCITP/MCSE CISSP or equivalent.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust 

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
 
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
 
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