Program Manager

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. 

The Program Manager will lead and oversee the Logistics Information Technology Enterprise Solutions (LITES) IV contract, providing agile software sustainment, cloud management, technical support, and programmatic solutions necessary for the LDAC mission. This role will serve as the Lead System Integrator, ensuring a highly technical workforce delivers and sustains advanced Army logistics data solutions, leveraging COTS, GOTS, OSS, and cloud-based architectures. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing cross-disciplinary teams, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, ensuring compliance to DoD and Army cybersecurity regulations, and driving LDAC's migration to a low code/no code environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead System Integrator, enforcing best practices, minimizing duplication, and optimizing enterprise efficiency.
• Manage agile teams engaged in software development, sustainment, database management, application integration, and customer support following agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps/DevSecOps).
• Collaborate closely with Government project managers, stakeholders, and trading partners to deliver near real-time Army logistics information products.
• Oversee migration to low code/no code platforms (target environment: Army Vantage) with flexibility and adaptability to evolving mission requirements.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility standards and Army cybersecurity compliance, including implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and relevant cybersecurity certifications.
• Maintain compliance with all performance, reporting, and documentation requirements (CDRLs).
• Manage and track progress, costs, labor hours, and resource utilization; provide monthly cost and progress reports.
• Coordinate phase-in and phase-out transitions, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer, documentation, and support continuity.
• Provide tier 1 service desk management during core hours hrs), as well as property accountability for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Ensure all personnel maintain required security clearances and complete Government-mandated training (AT Level I, OPSEC, CIAR, Cybersecurity).

Qualifications

• Clearance: Must hold an active SECRET security clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret if required.

• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in IT Program/Project Management; experience within DoD, Army, or Defense programs preferred.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Program Management Level II/III, ITIL Foundation (preferred), and DoD 8140/8570 cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+, etc.).

• Agile & Technical Skills: Proven experience in leading agile software teams, implementing DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipeline management, and cloud migration strategies.

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Army/DoD cybersecurity, risk management (RMF), data analytics, database administration, automation (APIs, scripting), and enterprise architecture.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to coordinate meetings, briefings, deliverables, and knowledge transfer.

• Leadership: Ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary technical teams, drive continuous process improvement, introduce innovation, and remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment.

• Compliance:  Ensure program compliance with FAR, DFARS, Army policies, Section 508, and other Federal regulations.

Desired Qualifications

•      Experience integrating COTS, GOTS, AI/ML, and large language models into IT enterprise solutions.
•      Familiarity with Army Vantage, Army Data Platform, LDAC products, AESIP Hub, G-Army automated property systems, and Army-approved IT infrastructure.
•      Prior service desk management and property accountability experience.
•      Exceptional stakeholder management and customer service orientation.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $169,100.00/Yr. - USD $282,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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