Program Manager BIA​/BIA

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Management Albuquerque, NM, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Wichita Tribal Enterprises (WTE), a subsidiary of Quivera Enterprises, LLC, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).

The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between the contractor and the Government, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This position is responsible for overall contract execution, ensuring all technical, administrative, and programmatic deliverables meet contractual requirements and Government performance standards.

NIST SP 800-53 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

NIST SP 800-53 is a comprehensive, risk-based framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that establishes security and privacy controls for federal information systems and critical infrastructure.

The framework supports compliance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and provides technical, operational, and management controls for managing cybersecurity risks.

All personnel assigned to this position must operate in accordance with applicable NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy requirements.

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Oversee contract activities, deliverables, performance metrics, and operational requirements.

Manage staffing plans, employee onboarding, and compliance with Government suitability and HSPD-12 requirements.

Coordinate contract transition planning, including 60-day pre-closeout activities and knowledge transfer.

Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly status reports, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) updates, and compliance documentation.

Lead risk management, change control, and quality assurance processes.

Facilitate meetings with DOI/IA leadership, Federal Service Managers (FSMs), and technical leads to communicate operational updates, performance status, and program requirements.

Ensure contract-wide adherence to applicable Appendix D Baseline Compliance Requirements
, including:

FedRAMP: Compliance requirements for applicable cloud services.

Continuous Monitoring: Monthly vulnerability scanning, annual penetration testing, and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) reporting feeds.

Privacy Act & Breach Response: Incident reporting within one hour where contractually required, breach response procedures, and credit monitoring coordination.

Records Management: Electronic Enterprise Records and Document Management System (eERDMS) integration and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) retention schedules.

Section 508 Accessibility: Compliance with federal accessibility requirements for contract deliverables.

Supply Chain

Risk Management:

Adherence to applicable NIST SP 800-161 requirements.

Maintain audit readiness for Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews.

Track and report required contractor personnel training in security, privacy, records management, and accessibility.

Validate incident response Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure escalation procedures are documented, communicated, and followed.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in IT program or project management.

Minimum of five (5) years managing federal contracts involving complex regulatory and compliance requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and the Privacy Act.

Demonstrated experience managing geographically dispersed teams, program budgets, schedules, and contract performance metrics.

Experience supporting federal acquisition, contract administration, and compliance requirements.

Familiarity with Department of the Interior (DOI) and Indian Affairs (IA) operational environments.

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and federal security and privacy mandates.

Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and OMB…