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Job #: 3047272 Apex Systems is currently hiring a Sr. MILCON Program Manager with a large federal client. As a MILCON Program Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a MILCON Program Manager joining our team to synchronize stakeholders, align construction schedules with mission IT dependencies (MDF/IDF, network, cabling, power), and proactively manage risk, cost, and cutover sequencing to protect operational readiness. Project Details / Mission Supported: You will participate the end‑to‑end MILCON planning cycle—requirements intake, documentation, approvals, and execution oversight—while driving disciplined program controls (integrated master schedule, risk register, stakeholder battle rhythm, and briefings). You will author/own facilitate design reviews and decision boards; and translate facility choices into IT impacts so that construction milestones, commissioning, procurements, and activation windows are achievable. Success in this role means clear communication, strong stakeholder coordination, and the ability to anticipate constraints and recommend pragmatic, mission‑aligned mitigations.
 
How a MILCON Program Manager will Make an Impact:
- Coordinate daily with DPW, USACE, installation leadership, facilities, and IT engineering to achieve MILCON objectives and enable mission operations.
- Resolve planning/execution challenges by leading scope, schedule, and risk tradeoff decisions and documenting outcomes.
- Establish and enforce a stakeholder battle rhythm; maintain artifacts and decision logs with version control.
- Own deliverables that directly affect mission readiness by integrating facility buildouts with IT dependencies and cutovers.
- Apply MILCON expertise and working IT knowledge (MDF/IDF layouts, network/cabling/power) to develop integrated schedules and cost estimates.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
Required Experience:
5–10+ years supporting Army MILCON with demonstrated DPW/USACE coordination and DD1391 authorship/ownership
Required Technical Skills:
DD1391 development; integrated scheduling and risk management; stakeholder briefing; facility–IT integration (MDF/IDF, network, cabling); MS Project or equivalent.
Security Clearance Level:
TS/SCI with program access
Required Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional written communication; stakeholder management; disciplined program control; ability to translate facility requirements into IT impacts.
Preferred Skills:
PMP or DAWIA; prior Army or DoD civilian experience in MILCON; experience with USACE district processes and installation IT buildouts Location:
Hybrid or On Customer Site (Virginia/DC‑metro) with limited CONUS travel.
Citizenship Required:
US Citizenship.
 
   Location: Alexandria, VA
Duration : 12 – 24 month contract Onsite expectation: 100% on site Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Salary/Pay range: $85 - $100 per hour contingent upon experience PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment* If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to  Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
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Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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