IT Program Manager

Otoe Missouria Group

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or related field preferred; high school diploma required
  • At least five years of IT Program Management experience in federal settings
  • Experience supporting the U.S. Armed Forces is highly preferred
  • Proven track record managing complex IT programs and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong knowledge of DoD IT environments and compliance standards
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • CompTIA A+ and Security+ certifications required
  • Active Secret Clearance and US Passport necessary

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of IT programs for federal and DoD initiatives
  • Oversee project management ensuring compliance with schedule, scope, cost, and performance goals
  • Act as the primary liaison among government stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams
  • Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and federal regulations
  • Mentor and manage technical teams and subcontractors for performance and accountability
  • Develop program documentation including status updates and risk assessments
  • Manage resource allocation and staffing for program efforts
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a mission-critical environment
  • Dynamic work environment supporting federal operations
  • Potential travel opportunities for stakeholder meetings and site visits
  • Collaborative team culture emphasizing high performance
  • Complex and varied project workload enhancing professional growth
Full Job Description
Position Overview

OMG is proactively seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead and oversee mission-critical IT programs supporting federal government operations, with preference for candidates who have supported or served within the Armed Forces. This position is in support of a contract and will be funded once awarded. This role is responsible for managing multiple IT projects under a unified program structure, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, operational objectives, and Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical acumen, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT programs in support of federal and DoD initiatives
  • Oversee multiple projects, ensuring schedule, scope, cost, and performance objectives are met
  • Serve as the primary liaison between government stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements, federal regulations, and DoD policies
  • Manage and mentor technical teams, including subcontractors, to maintain high performance and accountability
  • Develop and maintain program documentation, including status reports, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
  • Coordinate resource allocation and ensure proper staffing across program efforts
  • Monitor program performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements as necessary
  • Travel occasionally to support program needs, stakeholder meetings, or site visits
  • expectations.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or a closely related field is strongly desire; A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of IT Program Management experience within a federal government environment is required
  • Prior experience supporting or working with the U.S. Armed Forces strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to manage complex IT programs and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong understanding of DoD IT environments, compliance standards, and security protocols is needed
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Approved Computing Environment Certification (e.g., Windows 10 or current DoD-directed certification)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) • Windows 10
  • Demonstrated proficiency with and ability to remain current in:
    • Microsoft Operating Systems (including Windows 10 and successors)
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Adobe product suite
  • Ability to travel on an as needed basis both CONUS & OCONUS
  • An Active Secret Clearance is required
  • Requires an Active US Passport
  • Ability to adapt to evolving DoD-directed technologies and certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
  • Experience managing contracts and subcontractors in a federal environment
  • Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
  • Prior experience in a government contracting environment within the El Paso regio

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