Position Overview

StraitSys is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the execution and delivery of complex government IT programs. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all contract functions and is responsible for program leadership, operational execution, financial performance, and customer engagement.

The Program Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical services while ensuring alignment with contract requirements, organizational goals, and mission priorities. This role requires a strong leader with experience managing federal IT contracts, leading technical teams, overseeing program delivery, and managing program financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT programs and government contracts.
• Ensure all program objectives, deliverables, and performance metrics are achieved on schedule and within scope.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Lead program reviews, status briefings, and executive-level reporting.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and corporate leadership.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication and responsiveness.
• Address program risks, issues, and changes while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Manage program financial performance including profit and loss (P&L), revenue tracking, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain estimate-to-complete (ETC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) projections, labor planning, and cost controls.
• Monitor financial and operational performance to ensure programs remain aligned with profitability targets.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, corporate policies, and applicable regulations.
• Lead and mentor program staff, technical leads, project managers, and support personnel.
• Support staffing strategies, workforce development, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement program processes including risk management, quality assurance, and performance tracking.
• Manage schedules, milestones, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, process improvement, and service expansion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs, technical services, or government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal contracts and delivering IT services in a government environment.
• Experience with program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing program schedules, deliverables, and contract performance metrics.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to develop and write SOPs.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal civilian agencies.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT services, cybersecurity, cloud environments, infrastructure operations, or digital modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).

Work Location

• Quantico, VA
• Onsite, with the option to telework 2 per week after the first 30 days.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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