Expert Program Manager (China)

Celestar Holdings Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

Celestar Corporation seeks an Expert Program Manager to support the DIA China Mission Group (CMG) with the primary work located in the National Capital Region (NCR). The role emphasizes program operations, risk management, and staffing across CONUS/OCONUS.

Anticipated Award and Start dates are August 2026, with a baseline 1 Base Year plus 4 Option Years. Required: active TS/SCI with CI polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of analysis experience in the labor category, with recent work in the last 2 years.
• Master’s degree in a labor-category related field from an accredited college or university.
• Degree substitution allowed for extensive related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an intel planning background to support the full spectrum of intelligence activities.
• Experience leading and managing large teams across CONUS and OCONUS.
• Ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data.
• Analytic leadership and expertise in production methodologies and tradecraft.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to Defense planners and policymakers at high levels.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage project operations to ensure production schedules are met and relationships with customers are maintained.
• Oversee cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation across projects.
• Coordinate resolutions to production-related problems.
• Maintain a weekly resource matrix across the DIA and contingency factors.
• Coordinate planning to track intel requirement drivers and staffing across the CMG spectrum.

Skills

Intel planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Strategic advisory

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking an Expert Program Manager to support DIA China Mission Group (CMG) task order. The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

Anticipated Award: August 2026

Anticipated Start: August 2026

Period of Performance: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

Location: National Capital Region (NCR)

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• The Program Manager manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met, system resources are utilized effectively, and proper relationships are established between customers.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation on projects including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities, and other activities.
• Coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.
• Maintains a weekly matrix of all available resources within DIA across the DIE, etc. and contingency factors that may drive staffing requirements.
• Coordinates a planning team that tracks intel requirement drivers, ensuring both the foreseen needs and potential staffing solutions to support those needs across the CMG operational spectrum.

Required Qualifications/skills (Must Be Reflected On Your Resume)

• Minimum 20 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Education Substitution: In accordance with the SIA3 IDIQ labor category requirements, the Government may, at its sole discretion, accept additional relevant experience performing substantially similar duties in lieu of a specified degree requirement. Candidates lacking the stated degree are encouraged to apply if they possess extensive directly related experience. This substitution does not apply to licenses, certifications, clearances, or other requirements mandated by law, regulation, or Government policy.
• Must have an intel planning background to support the full spectrum of intelligence activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large teams across CONUS and OCONUS.
• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrates analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with labor category mission.
• Demonstrates extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymaker (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years).

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.