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AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 5 hours ago

Program Manager

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$169K/yr - $282K/yr

8+ years exp

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in various areas. The Program Manager will lead the Logistics Information Technology Enterprise Solutions (LITES) IV contract, overseeing software sustainment, cloud management, and technical support while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

GovernmentInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead System Integrator, enforcing best practices, minimizing duplication, and optimizing enterprise efficiency

Manage agile teams engaged in software development, sustainment, database management, application integration, and customer support following agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps/DevSecOps)

Collaborate closely with Government project managers, stakeholders, and trading partners to deliver near real-time Army logistics information products

Oversee migration to low code/no code platforms (target environment: Army Vantage) with flexibility and adaptability to evolving mission requirements

Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility standards and Army cybersecurity compliance, including implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and relevant cybersecurity certifications

Maintain compliance with all performance, reporting, and documentation requirements (CDRLs)

Manage and track progress, costs, labor hours, and resource utilization; provide monthly cost and progress reports

Coordinate phase-in and phase-out transitions, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer, documentation, and support continuity

Provide tier 1 service desk management during core hours (0800-1630hrs), as well as property accountability for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Ensure all personnel maintain required security clearances and complete Government-mandated training (AT Level I, OPSEC, CIAR, Cybersecurity)

Qualification

IT Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesCybersecurity ComplianceCloud MigrationProject Management Professional (PMP)DevOps/DevSecOpsData AnalyticsDatabase AdministrationStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Must hold an active SECRET security clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret if required

Minimum 8+ years in IT Program/Project Management; experience within DoD, Army, or Defense programs preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP®) or DAWIA Program Management Level II/III, ITIL Foundation (preferred), and DoD 8140/8570 cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+, etc.)

Proven experience in leading agile software teams, implementing DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipeline management, and cloud migration strategies

In-depth understanding of Army/DoD cybersecurity, risk management (RMF), data analytics, database administration, automation (APIs, scripting), and enterprise architecture

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to coordinate meetings, briefings, deliverables, and knowledge transfer

Ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary technical teams, drive continuous process improvement, introduce innovation, and remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

Ensure program compliance with FAR, DFARS, Army policies, Section 508, and other Federal regulations