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Program Manager

Trace Systems


Job Location:

Scott Air Force Base, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 115000 - 115000
Posted: 12 November 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Overview

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Scott AFB Illinois


Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Enterprise Airborne Communications Network (EACN) support effort across Scott AFB Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This position is responsible for overall contract performance workforce coordination customer engagement deliverables metrics and technical execution supporting Senior Leader Communications Systems-Airborne (SLC3S-A) and Mobility Air Forces missions. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

  • Serve as the contractors primary point of contact and maintain responsibility for overall management and performance of the PWS.
  • Lead program execution across SAFB JBA and JBLM and ensure qualified staffing and continuity for mission-essential services.
  • Plan and conduct annual Program Management Reviews with the Government EACN Program Manager and key stakeholders.
  • Maintain and brief the Projects Status List project milestones points of contact priorities and bi-weekly status updates.
  • Ensure a current Project Checklist is maintained for every project and updated through project completion.
  • Prepare and submit accurate Monthly Status Reports and establish maintain and report service metrics.
  • Oversee delivery of white papers topology diagrams installation and configuration guides disaster recovery plans security-compliance reports and other required deliverables.
  • Convene bi-weekly stakeholder teleconferences to resolve configuration issues validate requirements and establish priorities.
  • Coordinate production baseline configuration management risk schedule quality and customer communication activities.

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency requirements the following compensation information is provided for this position. The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum compensation Trace reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range may vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience qualifications skills and performance.

Salary Minimum: $115000
Salary Maximum: $150000

Trace provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which may include health insurance coverage flexible spending accounts an employee wellness program life and disability insurance a retirement savings plan company holidays and paid time off (PTO).


Minimum Qualifications

  • Active in-scope US Government issued TS/SCI eligibilityclearance.
  • Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements US Citizenship is required.
  • Candidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 801 Program Manager Proficiency Level: Advanced; and may qualify through education military training certifications or a combination thereof.
  • Qualifying 8140 credentials include a bachelors degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
  • Qualifying 8140 certifications may include RCCE Level CCISO CISM CISSO CISSP DAWIA PM Advanced GFACT or GSLC or other DoD 8140-approved certifications. Higher proficiency-level or equivalent DoD 8140-approved certifications applicable to the assigned work role may also be accepted.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • 7 years of progressively responsible program or task-order management experience supporting complex DoD IT network communications or cybersecurity programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Ability to work in a secure DoD environment and comply with applicable Air Force installation and program security requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage geographically dispersed technical teams and mission-essential operations.
  • Ability to perform duties on-site at Scott AFB three to four days per week or as requested by the Government EACN Program Manager.

Desired Qualification

  • Experience managing Air Force Air Mobility Command executive airlift airborne communications or EACN/A2G2 programs.
  • Experience managing CDRLs PMRs service-level metrics transition activities and 24/7 operational support.
  • Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Air Force customers.
  • Experience supporting mission-essential communications in distributed multi-site environments.

Education

  • Bachelors degree in business engineering information technology or a related field. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nations security interests at home and abroad whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT engineering full life-cycle communications cybersecurity cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

To Apply:We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here atTrace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings text tracejobs to 97211 or apply directly through our website at:. #jointracesystems

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.


Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Enterprise Airborne Communications Network (EACN) support effort across Scott AFB Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This position is responsible for overall contract performance workforce coordination customer engagement deliverables metrics and technical execution supporting Senior Leader Communications Systems-Airborne (SLC3S-A) and Mobility Air Forces missions. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

  • Serve as the contractors primary point of contact and maintain responsibility for overall management and performance of the PWS.
  • Lead program execution across SAFB JBA and JBLM and ensure qualified staffing and continuity for mission-essential services.
  • Plan and conduct annual Program Management Reviews with the Government EACN Program Manager and key stakeholders.
  • Maintain and brief the Projects Status List project milestones points of contact priorities and bi-weekly status updates.
  • Ensure a current Project Checklist is maintained for every project and updated through project completion.
  • Prepare and submit accurate Monthly Status Reports and establish maintain and report service metrics.
  • Oversee delivery of white papers topology diagrams installation and configuration guides disaster recovery plans security-compliance reports and other required deliverables.
  • Convene bi-weekly stakeholder teleconferences to resolve configuration issues validate requirements and establish priorities.
  • Coordinate production baseline configuration management risk schedule quality and customer communication activities.

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency requirements the following compensation information is provided for this position. The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum compensation Trace reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range may vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience qualifications skills and performance.

Salary Minimum: $115000
Salary Maximum: $150000

Trace provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which may include health insurance coverage flexible spending accounts an employee wellness program life and disability insurance a retirement savings plan company holidays and paid time off (PTO).


  • Active in-scope US Government issued TS/SCI eligibilityclearance.
  • Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements US Citizenship is required.
  • Candidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 801 Program Manager Proficiency Level: Advanced; and may qualify through education military training certifications or a combination thereof.
  • Qualifying 8140 credentials include a bachelors degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
  • Qualifying 8140 certifications may include RCCE Level CCISO CISM CISSO CISSP DAWIA PM Advanced GFACT or GSLC or other DoD 8140-approved certifications. Higher proficiency-level or equivalent DoD 8140-approved certifications applicable to the assigned work role may also be accepted.
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • 7 years of progressively responsible program or task-order management experience supporting complex DoD IT network communications or cybersecurity programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Ability to work in a secure DoD environment and comply with applicable Air Force installation and program security requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage geographically dispersed technical teams and mission-essential operations.
  • Ability to perform duties on-site at Scott AFB three to four days per week or as requested by the Government EACN Program Manager.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Trace Systems provides a comprehensive range of communications, enterprise information technologies, and cybersecurity services and solutions to the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, and its mission partners. Our capabilities span the globe and entire lifecycle of support from d ... View more

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