Akicita Federal · 2 hours ago
IT Program Manager
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expAkicita Federal, LLC is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead the coordination and successful delivery of complex information technology projects within the U.S. Geological Survey. The role involves overseeing program performance, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing relationships with government stakeholders.
ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of IT projects, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and on budget
Manage federal contracts (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF), ensuring all activities align with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specific agency supplemental regulations
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Build and maintain collaborative relationships with vendors and inter-agency departments
Prepare and present comprehensive status reports, including Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), project schedules, and financial burn rate analysis for senior leadership and government clients
Assign responsibilities to cross-functional teams and monitor progress through rigorous performance metrics and Quality Assurance (QA) standards
Proactively identify project bottlenecks or compliance risks and implement corrective actions to ensure mission success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project/program management, specifically within the federal contracting environment
Must be able to obtain or currently possess a Public Trust, Secret, or Top Secret security clearance as required by the contract
Expert-level judgment and the ability to plan and accomplish complex goals based on extensive field experience
Strong command of project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ServiceNow)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical government executives
Preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) or DAWIA Level III certification is highly preferred
Deep familiarity with IT frameworks (Agile, SDLC, ITIL) and federal security standards (NIST, FISMA)
Company
Akicita Federal
Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Shvenderman
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Young
Chief Operations Officer
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