Program Manager — DoD IT Services; TS​/SCI Eligible

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Program Manager

Location: Alexandria, VA Work Environment: Hybrid Clearance Required: TS with SCI Eligibility

Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award

Knowesis, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Contract Program Manager to lead the execution of a large-scale Information Technology Management Support Services (ITMS) contract supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This key leadership role is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and successful delivery of contract requirements, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives.

The Contract Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the DoD OIG and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), overseeing all technical and administrative aspects of contract execution. This role demands a proactive leader with deep expertise in IT service delivery, project governance, and stakeholder engagement within complex federal environments.

The DoD OIG mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in DoD programs and operations; promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. The DoD OIG keeps the Secretary of Defense and the Congress informed of fraud, waste, abuse, and program deficiencies identified through its oversight work. The DoD OIG’s administrative and criminal investigators, auditors, evaluators, and support staff operate globally, conducting investigations, audits, evaluations, and mission support activities to accomplish the DoD OIG’s mission.

The DoD OIG, OCIO is responsible for installing, maintaining, operating, and supporting all DoD OIG Information Technology (IT) systems and communication capabilities for approximately 2000 end users and over 60 locations around the globe. Due to the independence of the DoD OIG, the OCIO provides the full spectrum of IT services necessary to support the OIG mission including database support, storage management, transition management, application services, mobile device management, IT asset management, domain services, network transport, and service desk.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Program Management Plan (PMP) that governs contract execution.
• Lead all aspects of contract performance, including project management, resource allocation, quality assurance, scheduling, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Provide daily oversight of contract activities to ensure compliance with performance work statement (PWS) requirements.
• Monitor and report progress, risks, and performance metrics to DoD OIG senior leadership through briefings and informal updates.
• Identify and communicate risks or issues impacting contract execution, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Notify the COR of any DoD OIG activities that may affect performance, cost, or schedule.
• Attend and contribute to scheduled status meetings with the COR, providing updates, identifying performance challenges, and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure all personnel meet required technical and security certifications, maintaining uninterrupted coverage and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of trip reports within 5 business days of travel completion.
• Submit travel authorization packages to the COR at least 10 business days prior to travel.
• Provide quarterly reports on the status of mandatory contractor training.
• Maintain all documentation, reports, and project plans related to contract execution in accordance with DoD OIG standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing large IT Service contracts greater than $10M and similar complexity
• Demonstrated experience…