Company Description

RESPEC seeks an experienced Senior IT Program Manager located in our Albuquerque, NM, location.

Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 14 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC’s Data & Technology Solutions (DTS) business unit seeks a Senior Program Manager for RESPEC IT professional services, supporting the Indian Health Service. The successful candidate should have technical leadership and team management experience in Health IT, including Electronic Healthcare Records, custom and/or COTS systems and their operations, and experience with federal contract operations and delivery. The preferred home location is Albuquerque, NM.

The scope of responsibility includes:

Serving as an authorized representative for technical and administrative performance of all products and services required
Serving as a single point of contact that all federal contractor/government communications, work, and technical direction flow through
Sustaining high-quality partner and agency client relationships and communications, and a trusted advisor relationship
Writing and coordinating with capture team on technical solutions and estimates in response to RFPs
Acting for the Contractor for the duration of the contract or until the Contracting Officer has been notified of replacement

Additional requirements include:

Technical knowledge IT system environments and tools to develop and manage related systems and processes, including on-premise and cloud architecture and environments, server and database environment(s) management, maintenance and upgrades, DevSecOps for collaboration between development and operations teams, as well as integration of security, monitoring tools, application and reports development, data management, and service and support ticketing system(s) (including ServiceNow) for capture and tracking
A background of leadership in projects-based IT services and leadership of project and technical teams
Business management skills and the ability to efficiently analyze, recommend, communicate, and manage efforts, staff, teams, and resources to provide support on demand to the client/agency leadership
Review Future Year (FY) client needs in terms of business cases for upgrades, projects, staffing, and other resources; making recommendations and providing estimates for the agency’s FY plans, in support of strategic direction and requirements
Minimal travel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 10 years of directly applicable federal IT program management or technically similar/related
Federal Public Trust Level 5 clearance preferred (or willingness to obtain clearance)
PMP preferred
Additional certifications are a plus (e.g., CompTIA, CSM, SaFE, CISSP)

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
Professional Development and Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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