IT Specialist Intermediate
COLSA, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
COLSA Corporation is currently seeking candidates for a role supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Management (ITCM) contract.
This position is temporary and expected to last approximately through September 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide expertise in IT system planning project management support
Review, analyze, and evaluate issues to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to meet customer needs
Prepare briefings, white papers, information papers, recommendations, governance metrics, and policy assessments
Collaborate with customers to identify and document project requirements
Perform analysis on how to meet user demands for higher reliability and availability of services while meeting DoD requirements
Continuously oversee, monitor, and track IT contract(s) for cost, schedule, and performance; and provide monthly metrics and status
Provide expert support to government contracting representatives for associate contractors in the execution and administration of new project and baseline tasks
Develop descriptive tasking language and assist with government cost estimates
Assist with government technical evaluations and recommendations to the Contracting Officer
Participate in weekly meetings and customer requirements meetings to prepare and submit bi-weekly reports
Assist with developing, documenting, and implementing improved IT efficiencies
Assist with reviewing, editing, and completing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) associated with various DoD contracts
Identify trends or other issues that may require special consideration or procedures
Submit for and track status of DoD approvals required for new contract efforts
Evaluate and recommend changes to existing policies and guidance
Document new workflows and recommend enhancements to existing workflows to ensure they reflect current activities
Coordinate with customers to develop Program Management Review briefings
_At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefitshere. _
Required Skills
Required Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 8 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex large DoD program/projects
Acceptable alternative: Bachelors Degree in field other then STEM with 12 years relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex large DoD program/projects
Capable of providing expertise in IT system operations, planning, design, maintenance, and sustainment operations and IT project management support
Work independently and/or participates on teams to analyze and resolve problems
U.S. Citizenship required; Active SECRET security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to quickly and accurately process multiple assignments with aggressive timelines in a fast paced environment
Familiarity with Cisco, Microsoft, or VMWare products
Familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guides
Familiar with NIST Risk Management Framework
Working experience with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
This position is temporary and expected to last approximately through September 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide expertise in IT system planning project management support
Review, analyze, and evaluate issues to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery to meet customer needs
Prepare briefings, white papers, information papers, recommendations, governance metrics, and policy assessments
Collaborate with customers to identify and document project requirements
Perform analysis on how to meet user demands for higher reliability and availability of services while meeting DoD requirements
Continuously oversee, monitor, and track IT contract(s) for cost, schedule, and performance; and provide monthly metrics and status
Provide expert support to government contracting representatives for associate contractors in the execution and administration of new project and baseline tasks
Develop descriptive tasking language and assist with government cost estimates
Assist with government technical evaluations and recommendations to the Contracting Officer
Participate in weekly meetings and customer requirements meetings to prepare and submit bi-weekly reports
Assist with developing, documenting, and implementing improved IT efficiencies
Assist with reviewing, editing, and completing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) associated with various DoD contracts
Identify trends or other issues that may require special consideration or procedures
Submit for and track status of DoD approvals required for new contract efforts
Evaluate and recommend changes to existing policies and guidance
Document new workflows and recommend enhancements to existing workflows to ensure they reflect current activities
Coordinate with customers to develop Program Management Review briefings
_At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefitshere. _
Required Skills
Required Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 8 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex large DoD program/projects
Acceptable alternative: Bachelors Degree in field other then STEM with 12 years relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex large DoD program/projects
Capable of providing expertise in IT system operations, planning, design, maintenance, and sustainment operations and IT project management support
Work independently and/or participates on teams to analyze and resolve problems
U.S. Citizenship required; Active SECRET security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to quickly and accurately process multiple assignments with aggressive timelines in a fast paced environment
Familiarity with Cisco, Microsoft, or VMWare products
Familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guides
Familiar with NIST Risk Management Framework
Working experience with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.