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Location: Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), UtahClearance Required: Active Secret ClearanceJob Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM MTWork Environment: 100% On-Site Position OverviewAleknagik Technology, LLC (ATL) is seeking a Contract Manager / Program Manager to serve as the senior on-site management official responsible for overall contract performance, workforce execution, Government coordination, staffing, scheduling, quality oversight, risk management, security coordination, deliverable management, and continuity of operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact between ATL and the Government, including the Contracting Officer, COR, technical representatives, subcontractors, and ATL leadership. The Contract Manager ensures all work is performed in compliance with contract requirements and supports mission-critical information technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, network management, virtualization, operations support, software support, IT logistics, and test support activities.Minimum Required QualificationsMust demonstrate one of the following: (1) successful completion of 24 semester hours in mathematical, engineering, and quantitative analysis courses; 15 or more years of cost analysis experience; and familiarity with Department of Defense data sources such as cost and software data reporting and Earned Value Management; OR (2) a minimum of five years of experience within the past ten years working as a Program Manager.Current full-time employee or committed hire available to serve contingent upon contract award.Demonstrated ability to manage DoD or Federal IT services contracts, including technical staff, security/access coordination, deliverables, performance metrics, staffing stability, and Government communications.Ability to manage on-site personnel in a remote installation environment and coordinate coverage for primary and alternate functional areas.Common Mandatory RequirementsUS. citizen; foreign nationals/immigrant aliens are not authorized to work on this requirement.High school diploma or equivalent at minimum; higher education preferred where relevant to the role.Able to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently.Proficient with computers and software required to perform work, including Microsoft Office.Complete and maintain all required onboarding, security, installation access, CAC, acceptable use, NDA, and Government-directed forms/training.Complete and maintain required training, including Anti-Terrorism Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, Information Assurance/Cyber Awareness, PII, CTIP notification/training, and other WDTC/Army/DoD-directed training.Maintain a professional appearance and comply with facility, safety, security, environmental, health, and operating regulations.Mandatory DoD Framework Compliance RequirementsMaintain at least current Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I professional certification during contract execution unless a higher IAT/IAM/DCWF requirement applies to assigned duties.Meet all DoD 8570.01-M / DoDM 8140.03 / DoD 8140.01 / AR 25-2 qualification requirements applicable to assigned duties, system access, privileged access, and Government-assigned DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role(s).Maintain proof of baseline certification, Computing Environment (CE) certification where applicable, continuing education, renewal status, and training completion for Government inspection.Personnel without proper and current certification may not perform affected information assurance, cybersecurity, or DoD information system duties.Role-Specific ResponsibilitiesManage daily contract operations, including staffing, work execution, schedule, quality, risk, issue resolution, and customer coordination.Maintain adequate workforce coverage during required support hours and coordinate Government-approved support outside normal duty hours.Oversee personnel onboarding, offboarding, clearance validation, CAC/access readiness, certification tracking, training status, and primary/alternate coverage.Ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and timely, including Work Plan, QCP coordination, Monthly Progress Reports, labor reports, access lists, transition materials, and other CDRLs.Monitor performance against PRS/QASP requirements, including Priority 1 ticket resolution, suspected cyber intrusion reporting, GFP accountability, personnel certification compliance, meeting attendance, and reporting timeliness.Serve as the principal escalation point for performance, staffing, security, access, facilities, safety, and mission-support issues.Coordinate with ATL Facility Security Officer, HR, recruiting, subcontractors, technical leads, and corporate quality/security functions to maintain contract readiness.Brief the Government on performance status, risks, staffing, corrective actions, and forward-looking priorities during meetings and recurring reviews.Role-Specific DoD 8140 / DoD 8570 RequirementsMandatory minimum: IAT Level I professional certification during execution unless higher requirements apply to assigned duties.If Government assigns a DCWF work role such as Program Manager, Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, or other cyber enabler role, candidate must meet the applicable DoDM 8140.03 foundational and resident qualification requirements for the assigned proficiency level.Must understand certification tracking, DCWF work-role mapping, and staffing controls sufficiently to ensure technical personnel remain compliant throughout performance.Preferred / Differentiating QualificationsPMP, PRINCE2, ITIL Foundation/ITIL 4, Lean Six Sigma, Security+ CE, A+ CE, Network+ CE, or other relevant management, IT service management, quality, or cybersecurity certification.Experience supporting Army, ATEC, WDTC, DoD test center, DHA, JMC, or other mission-critical DoD IT environments.Experience with QASP/PRS performance management, staffing matrices, CDRL tracking, CPARS risk reduction, and subcontractor coordination.