Job Title: Program Manager (1099 Contractor)

Location: Remote with 25% travel to government sites
Clearance Required: Secret (TS/SCI eligible preferred, DIA Adjudicated preferred)
Duration: Temporary Contract – 6 months with contract extension option
Pay Type: 1099 Contractor
Reporting to: Director, Programs and Compliance
Management Duties: Team of 2
Compensation: DOE

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to oversee and lead a multi-site network enhancement and modernization initiative supporting a Federal customer. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in program and task order management, IT infrastructure deployments, and stakeholder communication across the federal landscape.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, and liaison between the Government and the Four Inc. team
• Oversee IDIQ and lead all Task Order (TO) activities and ensure compliance with scope, cost, and schedule
• Oversee development and execution of the Task Order Management Plan and Logistics Plan
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which is updated weekly, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure critical path activities and cross-site dependencies remain on track

• Oversee project planning, including a comprehensive Pre-Engineering Analysis to ensure technical readiness, scope clarity, and execution alignment prior to survey and installation activities

• Implement and monitor controls for cost, schedule, and performance
• Manage program staffing levels and ensure contractor performance meets quality standards
• Submit all contract deliverables (e.g., Monthly Status Reports, IMS, Weekly Activity Reports)
• Prepare and present onsite briefings, agendas, and meeting documentation
• Coordinate all site access and travel, including clearance and security support, in partnership with Four’s FSO team
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of IT program management experience in federal government contracting
• PMP certification, ITIL Foundations certification, DoD 8140 certification or equivalent required
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible preferred, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Adjudicated or capable of reciprocal acceptance by DIA)
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT implementation projects
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in planning, directing, and managing projects/operations
• Familiar with PMO frameworks and CMMI Maturity Level II requirements
• Experience in procurement of IT hardware
• Strong written and verbal communication, including a bias for proactive communication
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management – a collaborative mindset with cross-functional teamwork skills
• Ability to manage, lead, and coach junior team members
• Time management and ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Comfortable with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Zoom)
• Experience with project/task management platforms (e.g., Asana, Jira, Monday, Microsoft Project)

Physical Requirements:

The work is generally sedentary and performed in an office or remote setting; however, some travel to government or partner sites may be required. The position may require:

• Visual acuity to view computer screens, read technical documents, and perform data analysis
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Occasional lifting or carrying of equipment, boxes, or documents (typically under 25 lbs)
• Ability to hear and speak clearly in virtual and in-person meetings

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.