Job Description

Program Manager

ActioNet has an immediate opening for a Program Manager with 12+ years of experience leading IT, procurement, logistics, and network infrastructure projects wireless and telecom experience is preferred. The Program Manager will lead execution and scaling of a Telecommunications Utility and Grid initiative supporting U.S. Navy installation telecommunications infrastructure. This role integrates outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) telecommunications infrastructure modernization, governance alignment (Roles & Responsibilities framework), sustainment operations, facility power integration, and deployment of a Government-controlled Operational Digital Twin (ODT). The Program Manager ensures alignment across Navy leadership, installation stakeholders, and industry partners. This is a critical infrastructure leadership role not a traditional IT program management position. Location: Vienna, VA with local/regional travel Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Governance Leadership
• Lead alignment of telecommunications Roles & Responsibilities (RACI) across Navy stakeholders.
• Clarify accountability boundaries for OSP, ISP, power, facilities, and equipment.
• Support implementation of a standardized Telecom Utility operating model.
• Align acquisition, funding, and enterprise support strategies.
• Sustainment & Operations Oversight
• Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber and copper infrastructure.
• Own service availability, MTTR, and operational readiness metrics.
• Coordinate field execution teams, splicing crews, testing personnel, and partner performance.
• Ensure fleet, machinery, and workforce readiness for OSP activities (trenching, duct banks, manholes, poles, vaults).
• Infrastructure & Resilience Integration
• Integrate telecommunications with facility systems (power, grounding, HVAC, generators).
• Drive resilience strategy including backup communications nodes and power continuity.
• Address environmental risks impacting OSP (corrosion, water intrusion, coastal exposure).
• Digital Control Layer Deployment
• Oversee deployment of a Telecommunications Grid Operational Digital Twin (ODT).
• Ensure vendor-agnostic integration across OEM platforms.
• Align ODT with enterprise systems (GIS, MAXIMO, Help Desk, TMS).
• Maintain authoritative digital representation of OSP/ISP infrastructure assets.
• Partner & Stakeholder Integration
• Lead coordination with teaming partners and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary industry interface to Navy leadership.
• Ensure compliance with acquisition regulations and conflict-of-interest requirements.
• Manage transition from capture to execution seamlessly.

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years managing complex DoD or Federal programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing OSP and ISP telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy or large installation environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and copper transition strategies.
• Experience leading sustainment-focused infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with governance and RACI-based accountability models.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity and RMF requirements.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BICSI certification (RCDD, OSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Experience with BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
• Background in installation real property and facility integration.
• Experience with power resilience systems supporting telecom infrastructure.
• Experience with 5G, broadband, or infrastructure modernization initiatives.

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