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The Government expects contractor management to have full responsibility for performance, authority to make decisions, direct supervision of contractor personnel, and close coordination with the COR and PCO.\nWhat you'll do\nYou will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting software engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, software integration, fielded systems, and test activities.\nDay to day, that means you will:\nLead overall program execution and serve as the primary interface with the Government customer.\nManage staffing, schedules, priorities, risks, deliverables, and financial performance.\nBuild and lead a strong technical team, including engineering, cybersecurity, integration, test, and field-support personnel.\nWork with technical leads to make sure problems are identified early and resolved quickly.\nKeep the customer informed without creating unnecessary noise or surprises.\nMake sure the team maintains the staffing and response coverage needed to support mission-critical systems, including 24/7/365 operational requirements.\nManage program reporting, labor utilization, travel, Government property, workforce certifications, and other contract requirements.\nMaintain the proper relationship between contractor personnel and Government personnel and ensure the work remains non-personal in nature.\nSupport transition, hiring, onboarding, retention, and long-term workforce planning.\nHelp technical teams stay aligned across software, cyber, cloud, virtualization, automation, and fielding activities.\nThe technical environment includes technologies such as AWS, Azure, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python, ServiceNow, Splunk, ACAS/NESSUS, and Zero Trust technologies.\nYou do not need to be the person configuring every system. You do need enough technical understanding to ask good questions, recognize risk, and work effectively with senior engineers and subject-matter experts.\nWhat we are looking for\nThe ideal candidate will have:\nBachelor of Science in Management Information Systems or a related IT field.\nAt least 9 years of experience leading and managing expeditionary C5ISRT software programs.\nExperience with portfolio management, software integration, and software development supporting mission systems and deployable communications.\nExperience with virtualized architectures supporting shore and expeditionary platforms.\nExperience supporting Tactical Shore Platform and C4I Arsenal environments.\nLinux+ certification.\nActive Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.\nAdditional experience that would be valuable includes Navy or DoD program management, Agile or DevSecOps environments, RMF and cybersecurity, classified systems, fielding and sustainment, subcontractor management, cost-reimbursement contracts, and geographically dispersed teams.\nWhat makes you good for this job:\nWe are looking for someone who can walk into a room with engineers, customers, contracting personnel, and company leadership and communicate effectively with all of them.\nThe right person is organized without being rigid, confident without being difficult, and comfortable making decisions when every answer is not yet available.\nYou should be the kind of leader who:\ngives people clear direction,\nfollows through on commitments,\ncommunicates problems early,\nremoves roadblocks for the team,\nknows when to get involved and when to let technical experts do their jobs,\nand stays steady when something important goes wrong.\nThis program supports systems that have to remain available during exercises, operational missions, and short-notice events. The contract includes continuous operational coverage and rapid response expectations, so strong planning and dependable leadership matter.\nWhy Choose ISPA Technology?\nCompetitive salary packages with bonus potential. \nComprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage. \nGenerous PTO allotment and 11 paid holidays. \nRobust life and disability insurance options. \n401(K) with company match, for your future. \nA culture of recognition and rewards for your contributions. \nOpportunities for relocation and professional development. \nThis is a fast-paced and impactful position where your expertise will directly contribute to meeting critical Government customer requirements. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values efficiency, precision, and collaboration. 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