Contingent IT Lead / Project Manager

Contingent IT Lead / Project Manager — Online Workflow Management System (OWMS)TechTrans International (TTI) is seeking an experienced Full-Time Contingent IT Lead and Project Manager to serve as the primary technical owner of the Online Workflow Management System (OWMS) supporting the Advanced Test and Logistics Support Services contract with the 704th Test Group at Holloman Air Force Base. This position is based in Houston, Texas and supports contract IT operations in coordination with TTI's in-house development team.The IT Lead/Project Manager is responsible for OWMS architecture, AFNET deployment, IL-4 to IL-5 FedRAMP migration planning and execution, system customization through Milestones 1-8, user account management, help desk escalation support, and CMMC Level 2 compliance maintenance. The ideal candidate understands both the technical platform and the mission it supports, and can manage day-to-day system operations while simultaneously driving longer-term development and migration milestones.

Clearance: Secret clearance eligibility preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Phase 1 OWMS deployment on an IL-4 unclassified AFNET-accessible enclave, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft Edge Chromium and Google Chrome over HTTPS (Port 443)Develop and execute the plan and timeline to transition the OWMS from IL-4 unclassified to a PKI/CAC-enabled, FedRAMP-certified IL-5 enclaveCoordinate AFNET whitelisting, Domain/IP whitelisting, and firewall boundary requests with 704th TSSServe as the primary technical interface between TTI's in-house development team and the 704th TG for all Air Force-specific system customizations across Milestones 2-8Configure and maintain tiered data storage architecture supporting 6-year records retention and 100% raw CSV export of historical data on demandManage OWMS development milestones on schedule, ensuring each milestone deliverable meets the government's defined success criteria and Acceptable Quality LevelsCoordinate with the Program Manager on milestone completion documentation, demonstration planning, and government acceptanceTrack development tasks, manage in-house developer workload, and escalate schedule risks to the Program Manager proactivelyFacilitate requirements clarification and solution design discussions between TTI's development team and government stakeholdersDocument system architecture, development decisions, and configuration changes throughout the contract periodManage all OWMS user accounts, roles, and access permissions for approximately 50 active users across 704th TG squadrons and TTI staffConfigure automated triage, routing, unique ID tracking, and approval workflows per prototype requirementsExecute user account lifecycle management — onboarding, role changes, inactivity deactivation, and deletionMaintain 99% or greater OWMS uptime and coordinate planned maintenance windows with advance notice to the governmentEscalate Tier 2 help desk issues from the Systems Analyst/IT Specialist and resolve complex system problemsMaintain and validate CMMC Level 2 compliance posture across all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practicesEnsure FIPS 140-2/3 validated cryptographic modules, TLS 1.3 data in transit, and AES-256 data at restImplement and maintain DISA STIGs applicable to the OWMS platformSupport government cybersecurity reviews and provide system security documentation on requestManage DoD PKI certificates for system-to-system authentication under IL-5 migrationQualificationsU.S.

Citizenship requiredMinimum 5 years of experience in IT project management, systems administration, or web-based platform development and administrationDemonstrated experience managing CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 complianceExperience with FedRAMP authorization processes or IL-4/IL-5 cloud environment transitionsExperience managing software development teams or coordinating development milestonesWorking knowledge of web application architecture, cloud hosting, and AFNET integration requirementsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience consideredKey SkillsStrong technical troubleshooting and architecture skills across web-based application environmentsAbility to manage development milestones and team workload while maintaining day-to-day system operationsAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical government users and program staffOrganized and disciplined approach to CMMC documentation, system architecture records, and milestone trackingCollaborative working style with in-house development teamsPreferred QualificationsPMP or equivalent project management certificationCompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 baseline certificationExperience with CAC/PKI authentication implementation and DoD ICAM standardsDISA STIG implementation experienceExperience supporting DoD or Air Force IT environmentsFamiliarity with AFRIMS records management and automated disposition requirementsExperience with FedRAMP 3PAO assessment processWork Location: This position is based in Houston, Texas. Work is performed remotely in coordination with TTI's in-house development team and in support of on-site contract operations at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Periodic travel to Holloman AFB may be required for system deployment, government IT coordination, and milestone demonstrations.