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Akima, LLC

Program Manager

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

The Program Manager will serve as the contractor's primary point of contact and overall leader for ... security government environments. "This position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

HX5 LLC

Program Manager

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Negotiates requirements with Government and stakeholders. Prioritizes requirements for their ... Develop and coordinate on design documents, requirements documents, contracts documents, enabling ...

InvestedintheMission

Senior Program Manager

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$135K - $163K/yr

The Senior Program Manager owns on-time execution of customer deliverables, can excel as a ... Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contracts * Leadership and team building ...

Industrious Ventures

Senior Program Manager

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$135K - $163K/yr

The Senior Program Manager owns on-time execution of customer deliverables, can excel as a ... Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contracts * Leadership and team building ...

K2 Group, Inc.

Program Manager

Aurora, CO

$150K - $160K/yr

... Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, K2 Group invests in its employees beyond just compensation Benefits : K2 Group's benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision ...

Symhas

Technical Program Manager (Contract)

Denver, CO · On-site

$60/hr

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) for a contract role based in Denver, Colorado . This is a W2 contract (no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 arrangements). The ideal candidate brings ...

K2 Group, Inc.

Program Manager

Aurora, CO

... Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, K2 Group invests in its employees beyond just compensation Benefits : K2 Group's benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision ...

Ursa Major

Senior Program Manager

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$135K - $163K/yr

The Senior Program Manager owns on-time execution of customer deliverables, can excel as a ... Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contracts * Leadership and team building ...

Ursa Major

Senior Program Manager

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$135K - $163K/yr

The Senior Program Manager owns on-time execution of customer deliverables, can excel as a ... Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Government Contracts * Leadership and team building ...

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Do government contract program manager jobs pay well?

Government contract program managers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, location, and agency. They often receive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans, and certifications like PMP can enhance earning potential. Overall, these roles tend to offer stable compensation aligned with federal or state government pay scales.

What does a government contract program manager do in government contracting?

A government contract program manager oversees the planning, execution, and compliance of government contracts, ensuring projects meet contractual requirements, budgets, and deadlines. They coordinate between government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders, often utilizing project management tools and maintaining knowledge of regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

What does a government contract program manager do?

A government contract program manager oversees the planning, execution, and compliance of government contracts, ensuring projects meet contractual requirements, budgets, and deadlines. They coordinate between government agencies, contractors, and internal teams, often requiring knowledge of procurement regulations and project management tools like MS Project or Primavera.
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Program Manager

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Akima, LLC
Specialty Trade Contractors • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Akima rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 454 rated engineering

Job description

RiverTech is looking for a Program Manager to work in Colorado Springs, CO. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Program Manager will serve as the contractor's primary point of contact and overall leader for the execution of the Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System (GEODSS) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission.
This individual will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a geographically dispersed workforce responsible for the 24/7 operation, maintenance, logistics, and sustainment of GEODSS sites located in New Mexico, Hawaii, and Diego Garcia. The Program Manager is accountable for ensuring mission readiness, contract compliance, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and successful execution of all contractual requirements while maintaining close collaboration with U.S. Space Force leadership and mission partners.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
  • Serve as the primary point of accountability for overall contract performance, including cost, schedule, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead all aspects of contract execution supporting continuous 24/7/365 global deep-space surveillance operations.
  • Ensure operational readiness and mission success across all GEODSS operational sites.
  • Develop and implement program strategies, performance objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Foster strong relationships with Government stakeholders and customer leadership.

Space Domain Awareness Mission Support
  • Coordinate with U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command (SpOC), Space Systems Command (SSC), and other mission stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of optical tracking data supporting space object catalog maintenance and orbital awareness.
  • Support integration of GEODSS capabilities with the broader Space Domain Awareness enterprise, including sensor fusion and command and control (C2) networks.
  • Ensure mission priorities are met while maintaining high operational availability.

Operations & Sustainment Management
  • Provide oversight of operations and maintenance activities for electro-optical telescopes, sensors, and supporting ground systems.
  • Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and system availability.
  • Ensure compliance with Technical Orders (TOs), maintenance procedures, calibration standards, cybersecurity requirements, and COMSEC policies.
  • Oversee logistics planning, supply chain coordination, and equipment lifecycle management.

Personnel Leadership
  • Lead and manage geographically dispersed teams operating in remote and secure locations.
  • Ensure staffing levels, certifications, qualifications, and shift coverage requirements are consistently maintained.
  • Promote a culture of operational excellence, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor supervisors and technical staff while supporting employee development and retention initiatives.

Contract & Financial Management
  • Manage overall contract performance, budgets, funding execution, and financial forecasting.
  • Monitor program metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and service level requirements.
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM), program reviews, executive briefings, and customer reporting.
  • Oversee subcontractor performance and vendor relationships to ensure successful contract execution.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with DoD, U.S. Space Force, federal regulations, and company policies.
  • Maintain security requirements for classified environments, including Top Secret/SCI operations where applicable.
  • Identify operational, technical, staffing, logistics, and supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Support quality assurance, audits, inspections, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8-12 years of progressively responsible program management experience supporting DoD, aerospace, defense, or space operations programs.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large, geographically dispersed operational teams supporting mission-critical environments.
  • Experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), space surveillance, electro-optical sensor systems, or ground-based operational systems.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition, sustainment, and lifecycle support processes.
  • Experience managing complex operations involving maintenance, logistics, and technical support.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, customer engagement, and organizational skills.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required; SCI eligibility or current SCI access preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA certification, or equivalent program management certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Air Force Space Command, Space Systems Command, or Space Operations Command programs.
  • Knowledge of optical tracking systems, telescope operations, or space surveillance technologies.
  • Experience managing Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts exceeding $25M annually.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management frameworks, and continuous process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience supporting classified operations within high-security government environments.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed."
Job ID
2026-25169
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$140,000 - $160,000
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.
As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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