Expert Program Manager (CMG)

Kinsley Power Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A technology and services provider is seeking an Expert Program Manager to oversee project operations in the National Capital Region. This role requires a minimum of 20 years of experience, a Master's degree in a related field, and active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph. Responsibilities include coordinating project resources, managing production schedules, and driving strategic decisions. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the intelligence community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience, a portion within the last 2 years.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Manage project operations to meet production schedules.
• Ensure effective utilization of system resources.
• Coordinate resolutions to production-related problems.

Skills

Intel planning background

Leadership of large teams

Analytic leadership

Problem definition and analysis

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking an Expert Program Manager to support DIA CMG task order. The primary place of performance will be the National Capital Region (NCR). Support in other regions, both CONUS and OCONUS, is anticipated as required by mission needs. 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). Support in other regions, both CONUS and OCONUS, is anticipated as required by mission needs.

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

• 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

• 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.
• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.