AnaVation is looking for an experienced technical professional in IT management to support a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network operations and maintenance, experience as a manager, and advanced industry knowledge. The IT manager will have an immediate impact on the day- to-day efficiency of our operations and a long-term impact on our overall growth.

· Responsible for the day-to-day customer engagement, recurring operations, support to technical teams, procurements, monthly contract and financial status reports, and deliverable document schedule and quality

· Provide project supervision and management for essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware

· Manage IT staff including recruiting, training, performance reviews, retention, and career path/promotions

· Responsible for all phases of the contract execution, including monitoring contract & subcontract requirements, deliverables, and funding; and overseeing timekeeping, travel expenses, and procurements.

· Analyze departmental needs, identify vulnerabilities, and boost productivity, efficiency, and accuracy to inform business decisions

· Ensure network components work together seamlessly to meet business needs, using their full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features

· Analyze processes, technologies, and vendors continually to find areas for improvement

· Prepare cost–benefit analyses when upgrades are necessary, and monitor vendors to ensure that they’re offering the best-possible service and value for business needs

· Manage and execute disaster planning and maintain data backups ·

Manage research and evaluation of emerging technologies, hardware, and software

· Track and maintain hardware and software inventory

· Take responsibility for projects and solutions within the larger business initiative

· Support business development and proposal efforts