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Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Job in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, 60505, USA
Listing for: DecisionPoint Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 132086 - 146266 USD Yearly USD 132086.00 146266.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

DecisionPoint seeks a Project Manager to lead contractor performance in support of the U.S. Air Force Executive Airlift Communications Network program. The Project Manager will supervise all contract personnel, oversee contractor-related functions, and serve as DecisionPoint’s authorized management representative for the effort.

The Project Manager will coordinate performance across technical, operational, cybersecurity, and service-management work streams supporting geographically dispersed EACN locations.

This position requires regular on-site performance at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and close coordination with Government program leadership and technical stakeholders.

Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Serve as DecisionPoint’s primary point of contact for contract management and performance.
  • Exercise decision-making and signature authority for contractor-related matters.
  • Supervise all contractor personnel assigned to the program.
  • Manage staffing, schedules, workload distribution, and workforce continuity across supported locations.
  • Ensure personnel meet contract, security, certification, training, and performance requirements.
  • Coordinate with Government leadership to establish priorities, validate requirements, and resolve performance issues.
  • Lead program reviews, recurring status meetings, and stakeholder coordination sessions.
  • Oversee preparation and submission of required reports, plans, status updates, and contract deliverables.
  • Monitor performance against service levels, quality standards, staffing requirements, and project milestones.
  • Identify and manage operational, technical, staffing, schedule, and performance risks.
  • Implement corrective actions when performance deficiencies or compliance concerns are identified.
  • Coordinate activities across network, voice, systems, cybersecurity, Dev Ops, incident response, ITSM, Service Now, and GSOC support teams.
  • Support transition planning, configuration management, quality control, security compliance, and property accountability.
  • Ensure mission‑essential functions remain properly staffed during emergencies, absences, and continuity events.
  • Maintain effective communication among DecisionPoint leadership, Government stakeholders, subcontractors, and technical personnel.
Qualifications

Clearance Requirement:

Must hold an active Top Secret clearance.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum eight years of progressively responsible program or project management experience supporting complex IT, communications, cybersecurity, or systems-engineering efforts.
  • Experience supervising multidisciplinary technical teams and geographically dispersed personnel.
  • Experience managing federal or Department of Defense contracts strongly preferred.
  • Experience overseeing staffing, schedules, risks, quality, deliverables, and customer coordination.
  • Experience supporting classified or mission-critical operational environments preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of enterprise IT operations, network engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, incident response, Dev Ops, IT service management, and Service Now environments.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense security, RMF, DISA STIG, workforce qualification, and mission‑essential support requirements.
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements, service‑level agreements, staffing needs, and contract performance standards.

Certifications:

  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • ITIL, Agile, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications preferred.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership and personnel‑management abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning, organization, risk‑management, and problem‑solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical work streams.
  • Ability to make timely decisions and represent the company with Government stakeholders.
  • Ability to perform duties on‑site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and travel as required.

Compensation: Anticipated salary range is $–$ per year.

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