Program Manager

Alaka `Ina - North Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

North Chicago, IL

About the position

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and manage contracts and staff for a government customer in Rock Island, IL. This role involves providing guidance on IT best practices, ensuring compliance with military regulations, and managing project deliverables while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management for contract and staff.
• Advise and assist the government organization on IT best practices.
• Track projects and provide detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Research and investigate new or improved IT products and practices, presenting recommendations to government staff.
• Collaborate with the COR and KO to meet mission requirements.
• Negotiate and approve contract modifications and ensure compliance with contract performance.
• Ensure adherence to military regulations affecting work operations.
• Review project deliverables to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or relevant discipline, or 10-15 years of equivalent work experience.
• Certified Information Assurance Manager (IAM) level III (CISM, CISSP, CCISO).
• Experience with project tracking and providing detailed work plans and schedules.
• Knowledge of FAR regulations and Department of Defense (DoD) network security requirements.
• Knowledge of network design, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with help desk support and operation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with management.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off