Defense Program Manager

Blueprint Creative Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to strategic advisory opportunities

Consideration for new positions on contracts

Direct engagement with a transformative team

Job summary

Blueprint Creative Group is looking for mission-driven leaders with deep federal program experience to drive transformation in various sectors including defense and public health. This position is not for an immediate FTE hire but includes project-based roles and strategic advisory opportunities. Ideal candidates will have expertise in federal program management, cybersecurity, and public health preparedness. The roles are hybrid, located in the Washington, D.C. metro area, or remote. Active federal clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep operational or strategic expertise in federal programs.
• Experience in defense readiness, cybersecurity, or public health.
• Previous roles as a federal leader or specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support for mission-critical programs.
• Engage as a named Key Personnel for contract roles.
• Shape modernization efforts across federal agencies.

Skills

Federal program experience

Strategic expertise in defense

Cybersecurity knowledge

Public health preparedness

Intelligence operations

Job description

Are you a mission-driven leader with deep federal program experience? Are you a former federal leader or specialist recently impacted by agency workforce reductions?

Blueprint Creative Group is selectively engaging domain‑experienced professionals ready to co‑architect the next era of federal transformation. From defense, health systems, cyber mission support, and readiness operations, we’re building forward‑looking solutions—and we want your expertise.

Who We’re looking for:

We’re interested in connecting with leaders, program managers and intelligence professionals who bring deep operational or strategic expertise in: Defense Readiness (TRADOC, Guard, OSD, DHA) Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Risk (CISA, DISA, IC) Public Health & Emergency Preparedness (HHS, CDC, ASPR, FEMA) Intelligence & Homeland Security (DHS, CBP, DTRA, FEMA, DIA). If you’ve supported large-scale programs, mission‑critical infrastructure, or led modernization efforts in a federal context—your insight is invaluable in this new contracting environment.

Your Impact Areas:

• Strategic support for mission‑critical programs in defense, health, or cybersecurity
• Advisory roles shaping modernization efforts across DoD, HHS, or DHS agencies
• Insight development on readiness, resilience, and federal performance reform

While this is not an immediate FTE hire, you will be considered for fractional or project‑based roles as we pursue targeted opportunities. Roles may include:

• Named Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on federal opportunities
• Solution co‑designers for mission‑aligned delivery models
• Operational readiness and planning leads for defense and public health programs

You’ll be part of a trusted internal talent network, positioned to engage as a named Key Personnel for new contract roles or opportunities we’re pursuing.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with a team focused on modernizing federal mission delivery
• Access to project‑based and strategic advisory opportunities
• Be considered for open positions on new or expanding contracts

Location:

Hybrid (Washington, D.C. Metro Area or Remote)

Clearance:

Active or previously held federal clearance preferred