Program Manager Contract Jobs in Severn, MD (NOW HIRING)

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Program Manager to support KITS and our government customer in Silver Spring, MD. 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.

Koniag IT Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee multiple task orders/projects across various locations. 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. This position requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

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:

• Oversee the execution and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and cross-functional teams to align project activities and ensure successful delivery.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), maintaining effective communication and timely responses.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, reports, metrics, and lessons learned.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Requirements:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in technical, business, public administration, or Records Information Management field.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, preferably in federal environment.
• Proven experience directing, managing, and coordinating resources across multiple projects and locations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracts, compliance, document processing, information and records management.
• Exceptional project management skills - planning, scheduling, risk management, resource allocation.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging federal clients/stakeholders.
• Proficient in contract administration, analysis, and compliance.
• Knowledge of federal records and information management practices and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, etc.).
• Professional certification in Records Information Management (CRM, IGP) or Project Management (PMP, CAPM).
• Experience working with federal agencies and government contracting processes.
• Knowledge of IT systems, software development methodologies, and technology trends.

Security Requirement:

• 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by 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 accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. 
 
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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