Program Manager
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Program Manager to support DOE NNSA CATS in Albuquerque, NM.
This position is primarily remote, but individual must reside in / near Albuquerque, NM and be able to report to the office no longer than three hours from the request being made.
Description of Responsibilities :
- Management, planning, coordination, and reporting of all activities to the COR and Integrated Project Team (IPT).
- Coordinate all activities performed with NA-IM operations and cyber divisions, and DOE IT Services as necessary.
- Participate as a member of the IPT that will provide joint NA-74-Contractor management oversight of the project. The IPT will meet for bi-weekly demonstrations. NA-74 reserves the right to adjust IPT membership and the frequency of these meetings as necessary.
- Within one business day following the completion of each Sprint, the PM will provide the COR with a demonstration, presentation or status report, documenting the actual bugs and PBIs completed within that Sprint, the amount of resources, and level of effort.
- Provide the COR with reports summarizing accomplishments and development completed when requested. Report formats shall be consistent and approved by the COR.
Required Degree / Education / Certification :
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems or similar Information Technology related discipline.Strongly desired certifications include Project Management, Agile, SAFe for Government, and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 (or higher) accreditation.Required Skills and Experience :
Must have minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in information systems / technology, five (5) of which must be as a manager for cross-functional software engineering teams supporting DOE or NNSA.Must have experience in agile software engineering / development and in directing an organization with a diverse mix of management, technical and administrative functions.Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.Must have the ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.Must have a thorough and detailed knowledge of DOE and NNSA Information Technology programs, policies, and processes.Must experience in achieving or maintaining accreditation of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 or higher.Experience in or knowledge of Personnel Vetting programs, policies, and processes is strongly desired.Required Citizenship and Clearance :
Must be a U.S. Citizen; for the purposes of this work a Green card or Visa will not meet this requirement.Must have Q Clearance.The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K?pono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K?kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.