DC-based Senior Intelligence Program Lead | TS Clearance

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Washington, DC is seeking an Intelligence Program Manager to lead a complex government program and serve as the primary interface with DIA and IC leadership.

The role emphasizes program delivery, risk management, budgets, staffing, and ensuring security clearances; the candidate will brief senior leaders and drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required due to sensitive customer requirements.
• Minimum 16 years of management experience, including military leadership.
• Experience as a Program Manager on large government or intelligence program.
• Advanced knowledge of DIA and the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• PMI PMP certification required.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and contractual performance.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience briefing senior military, government, and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for a complex intelligence support program.
• Serve as primary contact between company and Government leadership.
• Lead program execution to meet contractual, technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Develop and implement program strategies aligned to customer mission requirements.
• Provide executive briefings, status reports, and recommendations to senior Government and company leadership.
• Manage program budgets, staffing plans, subcontractors, and financial performance.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing program staff; foster accountability.
• Ensure personnel maintain required certifications, training, and security clearances.
• Build and maintain relationships with DIA, IC, and DoD stakeholders.
• Anticipate customer needs and identify opportunities to improve mission support.
• Represent the company during customer meetings, program reviews, and executive briefings.
• Drive continuous process improvement and support growth opportunities within existing programs.

Skills

US Citizenship

Program management

DIA/IC knowledge

PMP certification

Budget & scheduling

Leadership & communication

Brief senior leadership

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Washington, DC is seeking an Intelligence Program Manager to lead a complex government program and serve as the primary interface with DIA and IC leadership.

The role emphasizes program delivery, risk management, budgets, staffing, and ensuring security clearances; the candidate will brief senior leaders and drive performance improvements.