Koniag IT Systems (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Senior ICAM Program Manager to serve as the overall lead and single point of accountability for cost, schedule, and performance across the entire Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) portfolio supporting our customer. This is a critical leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive Program Management framework that provides strategic oversight, governance, and integration across all work performed under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program management professional with deep expertise in federal ICAM programs, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-level IT programs within the federal government environment.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The Senior ICAM Program Manager will serve as the single point of accountability for the full lifecycle management of the portfolio, ensuring successful contract execution, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to all performance metrics. This individual will lead the establishment and maintenance of a centralized Program Management (PM) framework that delivers strategic oversight, governance, and enterprise-wide visibility into the health and progress of the ICAM program. The Senior ICAM Program Manager will work directly with Government stakeholders, internal technical leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure all task order efforts are aligned with the client’s strategic objectives.
Principal responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary point of contact and single point of accountability to the Government for all matters related to cost, schedule, and performance across the ICAM IDIQ portfolio.
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive Program Management framework providing strategic oversight, governance, and integration across all task orders and contract activities.
- Lead strategic oversight and reporting activities, delivering enterprise-wide visibility into program health, progress, risks, and opportunities to Government stakeholders and leadership.
- Develop, manage, and maintain program governance structures and communication plans to ensure consistent, transparent, and timely collaboration with all stakeholders, including federal leadership, contracting officers, and program offices.
- Oversee data management and program visibility efforts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date program data is available to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
- Manage contract and transition management activities, including onboarding of new task orders, transition planning, and closeout activities to ensure seamless continuity of services.
- Review, respond to, and negotiate Requests for Task Execution Plans (RTEPs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), developing technical approaches, schedules, and price proposals within Government-specified timeframes.
- Lead negotiations with the Government on Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) deliverables, labor mix, and specific execution parameters prior to Task Order issuance.
- Monitor and manage performance against Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and task-order-level deliverables, ensuring alignment with the overarching PM framework.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, escalating to appropriate stakeholders as necessary.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination between technical teams, subcontractors, and Government personnel to ensure integrated and cohesive program execution.
- Champion process standardization and shared services across the task order portfolio to drive cost savings and administrative efficiency.
- Ensure all contract activities comply with applicable federal regulations, policies, and security requirements.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Program Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- 10+ years of progressive program management experience, with at least 5 years managing large-scale federal IT programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing ICAM programs or closely related cybersecurity/identity management programs within a federal government environment.
- Proven experience serving as the primary point of accountability for cost, schedule, and performance on a federal IDIQ or comparable contract vehicle.
- Experience developing and submitting technical and price proposals in response to RTEPs or RFPs in a federal contracting environment.
- Active or ability to obtain a Secret or higher-level security clearance.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Program Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting other federal agency ICAM programs.
- Experience managing sole-source 8(a) contracts or Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) contract vehicles.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior Government officials, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of federal ICAM frameworks, standards, and policies, including NIST SP 800-63, FICAM Roadmap, and related federal identity management guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and manage comprehensive Program Management frameworks, including governance structures, reporting cadences, and performance management systems.
- Strong expertise in strategic oversight and enterprise-level program reporting, including the development of dashboards, status reports, and executive briefings.
- Proficiency in risk management, including the identification, assessment, documentation, and mitigation of program and contract risks.
- Experience managing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverable submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead contract and transition management activities across multiple concurrent task orders.
- Proven experience negotiating Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders, including technical approaches, labor mix, and execution parameters.
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and contracting processes.
- Ability to manage and integrate cross-functional teams, including technical leads, subcontractors, and Government counterparts.
- Proficiency with program management tools and methodologies, including scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project), collaboration platforms, and reporting systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.
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