Program Manager

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 of greater than $10M and similar complexity
• Demonstrated experience providing system modernization and innovation that resulted in increased operational efficiency or cost savings.
• Demonstrate expertise in the management and control of costs and resources and demonstrated capability in managing projects of this type and complexity.
• Demonstrate experience and documented success supervising large IT services contracts, including people of various job categories and skills.
• Demonstrated progressive IT experience. At least one project shall have occurred within the past three (3) years of similar scope with a total contract value greater than $10M and delivery in a highly complex environment. Oversight or management of at least one project shall have been conducted in accordance with a CMMI certified, Agile, and ITIL approach.
• Key Competencies include:
  • Strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement
  • Federal contract compliance and reporting
  • Agile and ITIL-based service delivery
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Team development and performance management
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting federal or DoD environment
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification
• Agile certification
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or Information Technology

Benefits:

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
• Company Paid STD & LTD, and Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Multiple Voluntary Products  

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