Program Manager

Computer World Services

Colorado Springs, Colorado

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Change Control, Computer Services, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Relations, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Financial Management, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Network Administration/Management, People Management, Producer Price Index (PPI), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Risk, Safety Compliance, Service Delivery, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Technical Support, Time Management, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, Colorado
POSTED
2 days ago
Serves as the single point of accountability for performance of a large, consolidated Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise information technology (IT), network, engineering, cybersecurity, and IT service-delivery operations and maintenance (O&M) program spanning multiple secure government installations. Integrates service delivery across the enterprise and serves as the primary interface with the Government customer for cost, schedule, and performance.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Owns overall program performance across all task areas; accountable for Service Level Agreement (SLA) / Performance Parameter Indicator (PPI) compliance and CPARS outcomes.
  • Manages staffing, subcontractor integration, and surge support across all supported installations.
  • Chairs Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with Government stakeholders; owns the risk register and corrective action plans.
  • Ensures coordination with senior DoD mission partners on operational priorities and outage impacts.
  • Leads transition-in from predecessor contracts, including workload absorbed during consolidation, with no degradation to mission support.
  • Directs mission-essential, exercise-support, and continuity-of-operations (COOP) planning across sites.
  • Manages contract financials, cost/schedule control, invoicing, and change control.
  • Enforces quality management, manpower reporting, and timely delivery of contract data requirements (CDRLs).
  • Ensures program-wide compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Serves as the accountable owner for personnel management, security, and safety compliance across the workforce.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or management discipline (Master's preferred).
  • 10+ years managing IT, network, or cybersecurity O&M contracts of comparable size and complexity, including 5+ years as a Program/Project Manager on a DoD or comparable federal program of similar scope.
  • Demonstrated experience leading contract transitions and multi-site O&M service delivery.
  • Prior USSF/USAF or DoD space mission support experience preferred.

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) may be required.
  • DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or higher) may be required.

Security Clearance

  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; eligibility for TS/SCI may be required for certain work areas.
  • U.S. citizenship required.

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

  • On-site position in the Colorado Springs, CO area; recurring presence at supported installations (travel estimated up to 25%).
  • Fast-paced 24/7/365 mission-support environment; occasional after-hours support for outages or exercises.
$150,000 - $190,000 a year

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position. 

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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