CENTCOM Program Manager – Strategic Liaison & Risk Lead

People, Technology and Processes, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the primary liaison between CENTCOM and contractor management at MacDill AFB, Tampa. You will guide strategic planning, resource management, and performance reporting to align the public affairs support program with mission priorities.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least seven years of program management experience leading large contract teams in high-tempo environments, with strong

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of award.
• U.S. citizenship; fluent English.
• Minimum seven years of progressive program management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale contract workforces of 40+ personnel.
• Experience with strategic communication planning, media operations, and content production.
• Ability to navigate U.S. military structure, culture, and terminology; strong leadership, briefing, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive program strategies aligned with CENTCOM objectives, with defined scope, milestones, and timelines, and establish standard operating procedures.
• Allocate and manage contractor personnel, budgets, and resources; oversee scheduling, tasking, recruitment, and performance improvement.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and develop contingency plans for mission-critical scenarios.
• Serve as the central point of contact with CENTCOM leadership, providing briefings and program performance reports.
• Implement quality control measures and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports with data-driven recommendations.
• Support emergent 24/7 surge operations in response to crises or CCPA Director directives.

Skills

Program management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Briefings

Job description

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the primary liaison between CENTCOM and contractor management at MacDill AFB, Tampa. You will guide strategic planning, resource management, and performance reporting to align the public affairs support program with mission priorities.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least seven years of program management experience leading large contract teams in high-tempo environments, with strong