Program Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or management discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred.
- At least 10 years managing information technology, network, or cybersecurity operations and maintenance contracts of comparable size and complexity, including at least 5 years as a Program or Project Manager on a Department of Defense or comparable federal program of similar scope.
- Demonstrated experience leading contract transitions and multi-site operations and maintenance service delivery.
- Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required; eligibility for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information may be required for certain work areas.
- Project Management Professional certification may be required.
- DoD 8140/8570-aligned IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+ or CySA+, may be required.
- Prior USSF/USAF or DoD space mission support experience is preferred.
- Serve as the single point of accountability for performance of a large, consolidated Department of Defense enterprise information technology, network, engineering, cybersecurity, and IT service-delivery operations and maintenance program spanning multiple secure government installations.
- Integrate service delivery across the enterprise and serve as the primary interface with the Government customer for cost, schedule, and performance.
- Own overall program performance across all task areas and be accountable for Service Level Agreement and Performance Parameter Indicator compliance and CPARS outcomes.
- Manage staffing, subcontractor integration, and surge support across all supported installations.
- Chair Program Management Reviews with Government stakeholders and own the risk register and corrective action plans.
- Ensure coordination with senior DoD mission partners on operational priorities and outage impacts.
- Lead transition-in from predecessor contracts, including workload absorbed during consolidation, without degradation to mission support.
- Direct mission-essential, exercise-support, and continuity-of-operations planning across sites.
- Manage contract financials, cost and schedule control, invoicing, and change control.
- Enforce quality management, manpower reporting, and timely delivery of contract data requirements.
- Ensure program-wide compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Own personnel management, security, and safety compliance across the workforce.
- Support a fast-paced, 24/7/365 mission-support environment, including occasional after-hours support for outages or exercises.
- Maintain recurring presence at supported installations; travel is estimated at up to 25%.
About the company
Computer World Services provides IT services and support to the Federal Government, focusing on mission-critical and enterprise needs. Its offerings include IT operations and maintenance, systems architecture and engineering, cloud solution services, agile software development, call center outsourcing, and cybersecurity. The company works by delivering a range of services through a staff of 400+ across 20+ federal customers worldwide, pairing hands-on operations with engineering, cloud, and security capabilities to meet government missions. It differentiates itself through formal quality and process certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-DEV Level 3) and a track record of ongoing process improvement. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, secure, and scalable IT support and development to federal agencies, ensuring mission success and continual performance improvement.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AMIC extended CWS's $213.3 million Air Force cyberspace contract through October 2, 2031.
- CWS won a $19.8 million Integrated Air Force Network Operations and Services award in April 2026.
- FY2026 YTD obligations reached $40.8 million across 30 actions, signaling active capture.
What critics are saying
- CWS's GSA MAS period ends September 15, 2026, forcing recompete pressure.
- GAO protest B-424228 remains open through November 12, 2026, risking DFAS revenue.
- Air Force concentration and bid protests expose CWS to contract loss and shrinkage.
What makes Computer World Services unique
- CWS holds GSA MAS, OASIS+, ITES-3S, and CIO-SP3 vehicles across 2026.
- It serves 20-plus federal customers globally with ISO 9001 and CMMI-DEV Level 3.
- Its Air Force network operations and cybersecurity work sits inside mission-critical systems.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options