Program Manager

Job Description

The Program Manager serves as the senior authority responsible for managing all contractor efforts under the assigned task order. This role requires exceptional qualifications and recognized expertise, functioning at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) level. The Program Manager will oversee multi-project/multi-task technical or Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contract assignments, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and expert-level guidance on highly complex programs. This position is the primary point of contact for the Government and ensures the delivery of high-quality services, compliance with contractual obligations, and the protection of sensitive and classified information.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management Leadership:

· Strategic Planning & Resource Management: Lead all strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing initiatives to align resources with task requirements and mission objectives.

· Quality Assurance: Establish, communicate, and enforce rigorous quality standards for all work performed.

· Performance Oversight: Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve issues impacting successful capability delivery.

· Compliance & Governance: Ensure full compliance with all administrative, contractual, and security requirements.

· Government Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Maintain availability during core hours and respond to requests for discussion or technical resolution within 48 hours.

· Security & Confidentiality: Handle classified (Secret/TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications in strict accordance with security protocols.

Subject Matter Expert Functions:

· Expert Advisory Role: Provide high-level strategic advice, technical guidance, and authoritative recommendations to program and project teams.

· Program Development: Initiate, supervise, and develop requirements from project inception to completion for complex to extremely complex programs.

· Analysis & Optimization: Conduct detailed evaluations and provide recommendations for process improvements, optimization, and development to address client-specific or mission-critical challenges.

· Client Consultation: Engage with stakeholders to define needs or resolve issues; supervise studies and surveys to collect and analyze data, providing actionable solutions.

· Thought Leadership: Serve as a recognized industry leader in the relevant technical or mission domain, ensuring best practices and innovative approaches are applied throughout the program lifecycle.

Preferred Skills:

· Experience supporting large-scale federal programs or Department of Defense missions.

· Demonstrated ability to integrate SME-level guidance into program management strategies.

· Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration in complex operational environments.

Qualifications

· Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-project/multi-task technical or A&AS contract assignments.

· Exceptional expertise and recognized standing as a Subject Matter Expert in a relevant technical or operational domain.

· Strong knowledge of Federal contracting processes, compliance requirements, and security protocols.

· Proven ability to provide strategic direction, resolve complex challenges, and deliver results in high-stakes environments.

· Excellent communication skills for engagement with senior government officials and stakeholders.

· Must possess an Active TS/SCI clearance.