Program Manager/IT Lead - TS/SCI, SAP/SAR eligible

Job Description

Kaimetrix is seeking a Program Manager (PM)/IT Lead to support the 18th Space Defense Squadron’s (18 SDS) mission-critical operations. The Program Manager (PM) serves as the key on-site contract leader, accountable for the delivery, coordination, and performance of all contractor operations in support of the 24x7 Tier 1 Help Desk, infrastructure support, and system monitoring for the 18th Space Defense Squadron (SDS). The PM ensures compliance with contract requirements, staffing targets, reporting, and quality control while serving as the primary interface to the Government.

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA

Clearance: TS/SCI (eligible for SAP/SAR)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 8+ years

Certifications: IAT-II +CE (e.g. CompTIA Security+) with one additional CCSP, CCENT, MCP, ITIL, Agile/Scrum or equiv.

Responsibilities:

Contract Execution & Team Leadership

Lead and manage all aspects of contractor performance, staffing, scheduling, and escalation across base and option years

Ensure that all services meet or exceed requirements as defined in the Statement of Work, CDRLs, and Government-issued SOPs

Maintain minimum 92% staffing level and ensure all personnel are properly cleared, qualified, and trained

Deliverables & Reporting

Oversee development and submission of all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables including:

Monthly and Quarterly Reports

Security and Access Reports

Staffing and Performance Metrics

Track and analyze incident response timelines, SLA compliance, and operational efficiency

Government Interface

Serve as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and 18 SDS leadership

Lead kick-off meetings, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and other formal engagements

Coordinate task prioritization, future studies, system integration plans, and transition actions

Personnel Management

Supervise a team of ~7-10 FTEs, including:

Tier 1 Support Technicians (24/7 staff)

Infrastructure/System Administrators

SMEs and Security personnel

Approve leave, schedule rotations, and manage personnel performance and corrective actions

Security & Compliance

Coordinate access provisioning, badge renewals, system authorizations, and annual training

Ensure compliance with DD254, OPSEC, and local SCIF policies

Facilitate visit requests, CAC processing, and privileged access account management

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with SAP/SAR eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Minimum 8–10+ years of program or project management experience (DoD or IC contracts preferred)

5+ years managing operational/technical teams supporting 24/7 mission environments

Strong understanding of DoD 8140/8570 requirements

Experience with system monitoring, help desk environments, or C2 platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification or equivalent project management credential

Experience with:

Space C2 environments, ATLAS, KM

Jira, Confluence, Google IL4 Suite

Agile or DevSecOps implementation

Prior experience leading efforts at Vandenberg SFB or with SSC/BCC

Other Requirements:

Must commit to full-time presence for the first 12 months, per SOW Section 3.2

Must be available for after-hours escalation, contract surge planning, and classified briefings

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000 annually. The actual offer will depend on experience and qualifications.

For California-based roles, we are only considering candidates for W-2 employee status.

Kaimetrix, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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