Program Manager

Program Manager

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1085

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: 1334 Stewart Ave Colorado Springs, Colorado 80914

Clearance Level: Active DoD - TS/SCI

Salary Range: $108,500 - $201,500

Required Certification(s):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

SUMMARY

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) – Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3) program provides comprehensive operations, maintenance, and sustainment (OM&S) services for critical mission systems. The program supports the ITW/AA, Legacy Space Command and Control (LSC2), and related support systems and tools used by the Government and contractors. The primary objectives include ensuring system availability, responding to mission needs, managing cybersecurity, and maintaining technical baseline integrity. The program also involves collaboration with external providers to integrate and deploy new capabilities, ensuring the continuous improvement and modernization of mission systems.

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall execution of the NISSC 3 contract, serving as the primary point of contact with the Government Contracting Office, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Government management personnel. The Program Manager oversees all technical and managerial aspects of contract performance, including implementation, technical assistance, and life-cycle support of all supported SSC programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team to achieve program objectives. The Program Manager will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for program growth and ensuring the successful integration of all program segments and services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Management: Lead a team of technical specialists through all phases of the program, ensuring successful integration and execution of all program segments and services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with program sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with program objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve program goals, including the introduction of emerging technologies and forward-looking strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish policies and procedures for achieving the standards required for contract performance, and monitor progress to ensure conformity to prescribed standards.
• Resource Management: Assign, schedule, direct, and control work effort of technical and functional specialists, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget constraints.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to program success, including technical, financial, and operational risks.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of all deliverables, including technical documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for program growth and improvement, and implement changes to enhance program performance and customer satisfaction.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements, including cybersecurity standards and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• 10+ years of program leadership (may be concurrent with General Experience).
• Must include: Complete project development from inception to deployment.
• Proven expertise in the management and control of funds and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-task information systems development projects using a DevSecOps framework.
• Within the 10 years specialized experience, shall have five years of progressive experience as a senior-level manager of a technical, computer-oriented workforce of at least 50.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible.
• General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
• The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

• Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Closing Statement

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.