Program Manager (IT Project Manager - SME)

UpSlope Advisors Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 24 semester hours in math, engineering, or quantitative analysis OR equivalent military/government education recognized by the Contracting Officer.
  • 5+ years as a Program or Contract Manager on DoD or federal IT contracts OR 15+ years of cost analysis experience with DoD data sources.
  • IAT Level I certification (A+ CE, Network+ CE, SSCP, or equivalent) required.
  • PMP or DAU PM Level II preferred.
  • Must be physically present on-site during normal duty hours at DPG, UT.
  • Must be available 24/7 for urgent Government concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for contract performance issues at DPG.
  • Act on behalf of CSlope Solutions for daily operations and contract execution.
  • Maintain a Quality Control Plan and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.
  • Attend meetings, including post-award conferences and performance reviews.
  • Manage the 70/30% Reimbursable Labor Rate goal and report as required.
  • Oversee personnel security, clearance processing, and CAC management.
  • Coordinate staffing and personnel changes based on contract needs.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with federal contract alignment.
  • Opportunity for professional development in a government setting.
  • Leading a diverse team across multiple labor categories.
  • Active involvement in high-stakes government contracting.
  • Potential to gain experience in quality control and cybersecurity compliance.
Full Job Description
CSlope Solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the West Desert Test Center's mission of delivering reliable IT capabilities to a geographically remote, dual-domain test range.

This role serves as the single point of accountability for all technical and administrative performance under the contract. The selected candidate will provide on-site leadership at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah, ensuring contractual compliance, managing a 22-FTE workforce across 15 labor categories, and acting as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (KO), COR, and WDTC CIO.



Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the on-site central point of contact to the KO and COR for all contract performance matters
  • Exercise authority to act on behalf of CSlope Solutions for daily operations and contract execution
  • Develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and ensure compliance with PWS requirements and cybersecurity policies
  • Attend required meetings, including post-award conferences and quarterly performance reviews
  • Manage the 70/30% Reimbursable Labor Rate (RLR) goal and submit required reporting
  • Ensure continuity of operations by designating and coordinating with an Alternate Program Manager when necessary
  • Oversee personnel security, clearance processing, and CAC management
  • Coordinate staffing, backfill, and personnel changes in accordance with contract requirements
  • Ensure timely, accurate submission of all CDRLs and deliverables
  • Support transition planning and execution (both transition-in and transition-out phases)


Required Qualifications
  • 24 semester hours in mathematical, engineering, or quantitative analysis coursework OR equivalent military/government education recognized by the Contracting Officer
  • Minimum 5 years (within the past 10 years) as a Program or Contract Manager on DoD or federal IT service contracts OR Minimum 15 years of cost analysis experience with familiarity with DoD data sources (EVM, CSDR)
  • IAT Level I (A+ CE, Network+ CE, SSCP, or equivalent) required
  • PMP or DAU PM Level II strongly preferred
  • Must be physically present on-site at DPG, UT during normal duty hours
  • Must be available 24/7 to respond to Government concerns or urgent situations


Security Clearance
  • Active Secret clearance (T3 or T3R)
  • Must remain enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) throughout performance


Work Environment
  • Work is performed on-site at a government facility in Dugway, Utah
  • Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the area
  • This role is a full-time position aligned to a federal contract schedule


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