Mid-level Program Manager (CMG)

Kinsley Power Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Mid-level Program Manager to support operations in the National Capital Region. The role involves managing project operations, ensuring production schedules are met, and coordinating contractor requirements. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph. This position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with some within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching complex problems.
• Ability to collaborate with other intelligence community members.

Responsibilities

• Manage project operations to meet production schedules.
• Ensure effective resource utilization and maintain customer relationships.
• Coordinate contractor requirements during government surge operations.

Skills

Analysis and problem-solving

Team leadership

Independent work with minimal oversight

Collaboration and conflict resolution

Clearance TS/SCI with CI polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area

Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Mid-level 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 include, but are not limited to:

• 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 increased contractor footprint and requirements upon Government execution of Surge requirements.
• Supports PM track and report on the status and progress of contractor surge support.
• Establishes the PMO for post-activation execution, providing management support of contractor communications, security processing, space requirements, travel, visas, taxes, and SOFA considerations.

Required qualifications/skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):

• Minimum 8 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 Bachelor’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.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• 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.