Senior Program Manager, Network & Telecom

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Network & Telecom to support KDS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Program Manager with extensive expertise in IT program management, network infrastructure, and telecommunications operations. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated leadership experience managing complex, large-scale technology programs, federal contract oversight, and cross-functional teams in a government environment. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures while ensuring program alignment with strategic objectives. Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance required. This position may be Remote or Hybrid depending on program requirements.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex IT programs supporting federal government clients. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Lead and monitor day-to-day program execution by strategically guiding cross-functional teams to ensure effective work toward organizational objectives and customer requirements
• Manage program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for multi-million dollar contracts encompassing extensive technology infrastructure and services
• Provide technical and administrative oversight of federal contracts, including coordination with Contracting Officers, Budget Analysts, and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)
• Oversee contract performance management including quality assurance, surveillance activities, invoice review and approval, Service Level Agreement (SLA) validation, and cost recovery processes
• Lead requirements gathering, analysis, and validation processes; facilitate peer review sessions for contract modifications and releases
• Coordinate with multiple Operating Divisions (OpDivs), agencies, or customer organizations to manage Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and facilitate seamless service delivery
• Manage enterprise-wide inventory control systems and processes for telecommunications and network infrastructure assets
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks (people, processes, and systems) to identify, measure, and monitor program risks in accordance with federal guidelines and customer policies
• Provide technical leadership for network modernization initiatives such as SD-WAN, 5G, Zero Trust Architecture, and cloud-based services
• Lead Change Control Board (CCB) activities and coordinate with stakeholder CCBs on system maintenance schedules and service impacts
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including technical designs, data flows, implementation plans, and status reports
• Serve as liaison with federal oversight agencies (GSA, GAO, OMB) and provide expert analysis on technical capabilities, security posture, and vendor management activities
• Support new acquisition activities including responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Fair Opportunity proposals
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on program direction, technology investments, and process improvements
• Mentor and develop federal and contractor team members; promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization

Education and Experience:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive IT experience with at least 10 years in program management or senior leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale federal IT programs valued at $50M+ annually
• Extensive experience with telecommunications and network infrastructure management including MPLS networks, WAN, LAN, VoIP, and Unified Communications
• Proven track record managing complex federal contracts and working with federal acquisition processes
• Experience supervising and leading teams of 15+ federal employees and contractors
• Experience with GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) or similar large-scale telecommunications contracts
• Current or ability to obtain federal security clearance (Publ