Program/Task Order Manager - Contingent

Public Trust Eligibility Required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification. 

About Aretum 

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront. 

Job Summary

Aretum is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program/Task Order Manager to join our team. As the Program/Task Order Manager at Aretum, you will be responsible for leading and managing our client's program to include planning, coordination, and compliance.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government’s primary point of contact for all matters related to performance, compliance, and technical execution.
• Lead planning, execution, and management of task orders, ensuring deliverables meet contract standards, timelines, and performance objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, risk management plans, communications frameworks, and quality control processes.
• Coordinate efforts across infrastructure, development, cybersecurity, cloud operations, and user support functions.
• Conduct recurring performance reviews and briefings with government stakeholders and CORs, providing updates on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and other performance metrics; implement corrective actions where required.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring deliverable quality, on-time reporting, and adherence to contract requirements.
• Manage staffing, onboarding, and personnel allocation in compliance with agency and contractual standards.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable federal policies, acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR), and agency-specific governance and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Provide executive-level reports and briefings summarizing project health, risks, and strategic alignment with agency objectives.
• Support contract modifications, scope changes, and option-year transitions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote consistent, high-quality delivery across all project foundations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or a project management degree from an accredited institution.

• ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher) certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing programs or task orders within a federal IT or engineering environment.
• At least 5 years of experience leading large, multi-functional teams under performance-based federal contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex IT service delivery task orders, including O&M, DME, or cybersecurity and cloud support.
• Proven ability to oversee budgets, financial performance, burn rates, and invoicing in coordination with CORs and Contracting Officers.
• Strong understanding of the full contract lifecycle including proposal support, start-up, compliance, and closeout.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing SLAs, KPIs, and quality assurance metrics.
• Demonstrated success managing subcontractors, staffing, and task order transitions in a multi-vendor federal environment.
• In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, TIC 3.0, Zero Trust Architecture, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Proficiency with project management and portfolio tools such as MS Project, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills with proven ability to brief senior federal leadership.
• Expertise in risk management, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred (may substitute up to 3 years of required experience).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe (Scaled Agile) certification.
• Certified Federal Contracts Ma