The Role
Leads contract execution for Air National Guard data and AI support services. Oversees staffing continuity, technical workstreams, schedules, deliverables, quality control, service levels, risks, issues, customer coordination, security documentation, reporting, and Government acceptance. Partners with the COR, Government program manager, and technical lead to maintain reliable data engineering, business intelligence, application development, AI integration, support, and training services within contract scope.
Summary Generated by Built In
Program Manager LocationHybrid - Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC), Joint Base Andrews, MD; up to 3 telework days per week. Remote work may be authorized by the Government on an exception basis. Occasional travel may be required.Security Clearance RequirementActive SECRET security clearance Position SummaryNationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Program Manager to lead contract execution for Air National Guard Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) Support Services for a potential opportunity. The Program Manager is responsible for workforce continuity, performance management, customer coordination, schedule and deliverable oversight, risk and issue management, and ensuring the team performs within contract scope. This position works closely with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager, and the contractor Technical Lead to sustain reliable data, BI, application, and AI services.
Key Responsibilities
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), educational reimbursement, and pet insurance.
Salary range $181,000 to $263,000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the contractor management lead for day-to-day contract performance, staffing, schedule, deliverables, and customer coordination.
- Coordinate with the COR and Government stakeholders to resolve performance issues, receive technical direction through authorized channels, and ensure work remains within contract scope.
- Maintain an adequate and stable workforce capable of uninterrupted performance across data engineering, BI, application development, AI integration, technical support, and training activities.
- Oversee quality-control activities and ensure the Quality Control Plan is implemented, maintained, and updated as required.
- Monitor contract performance against PWS service levels, including pipeline and application availability, response times, defect remediation, training delivery, and recurring reporting requirements.
- Coordinate post-award and periodic progress meetings; track action items, risks, dependencies, staffing concerns, and Government-directed priorities through closure.
- Ensure timely submission of contract-level schedules, security/training documentation, property-management inputs, travel requests, Service Contract Reporting, and other required deliverables.
- Partner with the Technical Lead to ensure technical standards, documentation, release quality, and Government acceptance criteria are met.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex DoD, Federal, or similarly regulated IT/data programs with multiple technical workstreams and measurable service-level requirements.
- Experience managing technical teams supporting data engineering, analytics/BI, software applications, cloud environments, or AI-enabled capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of project/program management practices for schedule, risk, issue, quality, deliverable, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Government program leadership, contracting personnel, technical stakeholders, and contractor staff.
- Ability to manage staffing continuity and rapidly address performance or resource gaps without disrupting mission operations.
- Must satisfy applicable DoD/DAF security, cybersecurity-awareness, CUI, OPSEC, and access-training requirements.
- PMP or comparable program/project management certification.
- Prior experience supporting the Air National Guard, Department of the Air Force, or DoD data/AI modernization programs.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), educational reimbursement, and pet insurance.
Salary range $181,000 to $263,000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.
Skills Required
- Experience managing complex DoD, Federal, or similarly regulated IT or data programs with multiple technical workstreams and measurable service-level requirements
- Experience managing technical teams supporting data engineering, analytics or business intelligence, software applications, cloud environments, or AI-enabled capabilities
- Strong knowledge of project and program management practices, including schedule, risk, issue, quality, deliverable, and stakeholder management
- Ability to communicate effectively with Government program leadership, contracting personnel, technical stakeholders, and contractor staff
- Ability to manage staffing continuity and rapidly address performance or resource gaps without disrupting mission operations
- Ability to satisfy applicable DoD and Department of the Air Force security, cybersecurity-awareness, CUI, OPSEC, and access-training requirements
- Active Secret security clearance
- PMP or comparable program or project management certification
- Prior experience supporting the Air National Guard, Department of the Air Force, or DoD data or AI modernization programs
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The Company
What We Do
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) is designated 8(a) by the SBA, and a CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Information Technology (IT) and Management consulting company. NIS has been providing Information Technology Solutions, program management support services and subject matter expertise within the federal government since 2006. NIS works with each client to deploy a mission-specific solution that: Complies with the Regulatory Environment Captures the Client’s Mission, Vision & Values Aligns Objectives with Deliverables Applies Industry Best Practices Creates Measurable, Sustainable Change.
