Program Manager, Army Contract Writing System (ACWS)

Location: Remote.

Employment Type: Future Job Opportunity - Proposal

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

What we are looking for?

Horizon Industries, Limited is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale Army enterprise modernization program, contingent on award. This is a highly visible role accountable for the sustainment, modernization, and secure delivery of a mission-critical contract writing platform used by roughly 9,000 Army contracting professionals worldwide. The PM will own delivery, financial performance, staffing, customer relationships, and subcontractor coordination across a multi-year effort spanning platform modernization, secure cloud hosting, and continuous capability delivery.

What you'll do

• Lead all aspects of program execution: cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and risk, as the single accountable owner to the customer.

• Manage a program valued at approximately $30M+ per year ($120M+ total contract value) across a base year and multiple option years.

• Direct a blended team of platform engineers, security and authorization specialists, data-integration engineers, and Tier 3 sustainment staff, alongside teaming partners.

• Serve as the primary interface to the Army customer, sustaining trust, managing expectations, and steering scope and priorities.

• Oversee agile delivery, secure hosting and Authority to Operate activities, and a continuous modernization backlog.
• Own financial management, forecasting, staffing plans, and subcontractor performance.

Must have

• 8+ years of program or project management experience, including direct P&L or delivery accountability for federal programs of $30M+ annually.

• Demonstrated success leading large, complex IT services or software modernization programs for the federal government, as the accountable lead rather than a supporting role.

• Active PMP certification, or the demonstrated equivalent in managing programs of this scale.

• Proven ability to manage blended prime-and-subcontractor teams and hold partners to cost, schedule, and quality.

• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, EAC/ETC management, and staffing-to-margin discipline.

• Excellent executive communication, able to represent the program credibly to a government customer and to Horizon leadership.

• U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (some roles on this program require SECRET/NOFORN).

• Bachelor's or Master's in a technical, business, or management discipline.

Strongly preferred

• Prior experience leading U..S. Army programs, or deep familiarity with Army contracting and the DoD procurement policies.

Who we are

Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT consulting and Management support in both the private and public sectors.

Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee- and family-centric approach.

Why you will succeed at Horizon

Horizon works at the forefront of new technologies and development practices and supports its employees in being trained and certified in the latest and greatest. As we continue to expand and grow the Horizon brand around the globe, we want to ensure that our team members are growing with us, as you are a vital part of our success story. This is a great opportunity for us to invest in our employees by supporting them with the right skills and tools to be successful in their careers.

You will find a career map with a focus on someone who wants to specialize in a technical track or a people management track. We will provide you with a series of personal and professional development opportunities to ensure you have the support and tools necessary to grow and achieve your goals. This includes personal career coaching and mentoring opportunities, among other initiatives.

Why you will love working with us/ Perks

• A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• a 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
• An Educational Assistance program.
• a Student Loan Repayment Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program.
• Paid Time off
• Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

EOE/Vet/Disabled

Requires 8+ years managing complex federal IT or software modernization programs, $30M+ annual accountability, PMP or equivalent, team leadership, financial management, executive communication, U.S. citizenship, Secret clearance, and a bachelor's or master's degree.

Key Responsibilities

• leading execution
• managing finances
• directing teams

Skills & Tools

Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), Authority to Operate (ATO)

Job Details

• Category: Project and Program Management
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About Horizon Industries

An IT and management consulting firm providing full-cycle consulting and management support to private and public sector clients. — Industry: Consulting Services