Deputy PM​/Change Management Lead

Overview

CHANGE MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP (70% of Role). Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Deputy PM/Change Management Lead with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at Langley Air Force Base, VA. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Job Functions (30% of Role)

• Deputy Program Management Functions (Program Management Backup And Continuity):
  • Serve as the primary alternate to the Contractor Program Manager (CPM), assuming full PM responsibilities during absences, leave, or surge periods
  • Maintain comprehensive awareness of all program activities, milestones, risks, and stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless continuity
  • Represent the contractor in government meetings, governance forums, and stakeholder engagements when CPM is unavailable
  • Co-sign critical deliverables and decisions requiring PM authority
• Strategic Coordination
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  • Lead coordination with ACC Wings for training schedules, facility access, and on-site support visits
  • Manage Mobile Training Team (MTT) deployment logistics, travel planning, and resource allocation across 32+ installations
  • Coordinate with Wing Points of Contact (POCs) to align adoption activities with operational tempo and mission priorities
  • Facilitate cross-functional dependencies between training, technical, and support teams
• Surge Capacity Management
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  • Identify and respond to surge requirements (e.g., major exercises, leadership transitions, compressed timelines)
  • Mobilize additional resources and adjust priorities to meet critical mission windows
  • Ensure no degradation of service during high-demand periods
• Risk And Issue Management
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  • Monitor program risks and issues from a holistic perspective, identifying organizational and cultural barriers to success
  • Escalate issues requiring CPM, COR, or CO involvement with recommended courses of action
  • Participate in bi-weekly Risk Review Board meetings, providing change management perspective on risk mitigation
• Government Relationship Management
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  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with Wing Commanders, Deputy Commanders, and Group Commanders across ACC
  • Serve as primary liaison for wing-level coordination and issue resolution
  • Represent contractor interests in ACC governance bodies (Data/AI Councils, Change Control Boards) as directed

CHANGE MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP (70% of Role)

• Enterprise Adoption Framework Architecture
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  • Design and document the comprehensive change management strategy for ACC-wide AI/RPA adoption, aligned with Prosci ADKAR methodology and Air Force culture
  • Develop the adoption framework that defines: stakeholder engagement models, communication strategies and channels, training and enablement approaches, resistance management and mitigation tactics, success metrics and feedback loops, sustainment and continuous improvement processes
  • Create standardized playbooks, toolkits, and templates that MTT Change Management Specialists execute at wing level
  • Ensure framework is adaptable to diverse wing cultures, mission sets, and operational environments
• Strategic Campaign Development
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  • Design and lead enterprise-wide adoption campaigns that build awareness, generate excitement, and drive engagement with AI/RPA capabilities
  • Develop campaign themes, messaging, and visual identity in collaboration with Engagement & KM Specialist
  • Create multi-channel campaign strategies (newsletters, posters, videos, leadership talking points, success stories)
  • Establish campaign metrics and track effectiveness across wings
• User Forum And Community Building
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  • Design and facilitate monthly ACC-wide user forums (virtual and in-person) where users share experiences, ask questions, and learn from peers
  • Create agenda frameworks, discussion guides, and facilitation toolkits for forums
  • Establish and nurture a community of practice for AI/RPA users across ACC
  • Develop recognition programs for power users, innovators, and champions
• Roadshow Planning And Execution
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  • Plan and lead executive roadshows to Wing Commander staffs, presenting AI/RPA vision, capabilities, and adoption strategy
  • Develop compelling briefings that resonate with operational leaders, emphasizing mission impact and ROI
  • Facilitate interactive workshops where leadership explores use cases relevant to their mission
  • Build executive sponsorship and secure leadership commitment to adoption initiatives
• Solution-a-thon (Hackathon) Leadership
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  • Design and facilitate quarterly solution-a-thons where cross-functional teams identify operational challenges and prototype AI/RPA solutions
  • Develop event frameworks including problem statement definitions, team formation, technical mentorship, pitch and demo formats, winner criteria, logistics, and transition of promising prototypes to development
• Resistance Management
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  • Identify pockets of resistance across ACC, conduct root cause analysis, and develop…