OPIR Senior Program Manager

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera) seeks an OPIR Senior Program Manager to lead end-to-end efforts for high-visibility GEOINT acquisition programs within the IC and DoD.

You will guide programs from concept through delivery, ensure cost, schedule, and performance alignment, and coordinate with government, contractors, and international partners to deliver decision-quality information to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field; 18+ years of directly relevant experience may substitute.
• 12+ years of direct IC/DoD acquisition program experience.
• Experience with Major Systems Acquisition-level projects in IC/DoD environments.
• Direct recent TCPED experience enabling persistent GEOINT (OPIR preferred).
• Ability to provide senior leaders with decision-quality data for resource allocation.
• Strong PM, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills with sound judgment.
• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI Polygraph or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management activities across the full lifecycle of OPIR and persistent GEOINT initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, timelines, and resource tracking tools.
• Coordinate with Program Control to analyze budgets and expenditures.
• Support source selection by refining acquisition strategies and evaluating contractors.
• Serve as primary liaison with government customers, providing status updates and recommendations.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks across cost, schedule, and technical dimensions.
• Participate in and lead technical interchange meetings and program reviews.

Skills

Program management

IC/DoD experience

TCPED experience

TS/SCI clearance

Stakeholder mgmt

Briefing skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The OPIR Senior Program Manager provides end-to-end leadership and advisory support for high-visibility OPIR and persistent GEOINT acquisition programs within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This role oversees complex program lifecycles—from concept through delivery—ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met while aligning with evolving operational needs. The Senior Program Manager serves as a key integrator across government, FFRDCs, contractors, and international partners, translating strategic priorities into executable plans. The ideal candidate brings deep acquisition expertise, proven experience in IC/DoD environments, and the ability to deliver decision-quality information to senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program management activities across the full lifecycle of OPIR and persistent GEOINT initiatives, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance oversight
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, timelines, and resource tracking tools to ensure timely and effective delivery of mission capabilities
• Coordinate closely with Program Control to analyze program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with financial constraints and strategic priorities
• Support source selection processes by reviewing and refining acquisition strategies, supporting evaluation teams, and ensuring fair, compliant contract awards
• Serve as a primary liaison with government customers and stakeholders, providing clear, concise status updates, briefings, and recommendations
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks across cost, schedule, and technical dimensions, driving proactive issue resolution
• Participate in and lead technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and stakeholder engagements to ensure program objectives are met and stakeholder equities are addressed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Science, Business, or similar); 18+ years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 12+ years of direct experience supporting or managing acquisition programs in the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD)
• Demonstrated experience with Major Systems Acquisition-level projects in the IC or DoD, including integrated contractor/government team environments
• Direct, recent (within the past 5 years) experience enabling and executing TCPED for persistent GEOINT phenomena (OPIR strongly desired)
• Proven ability to provide senior leaders with decision-quality data for resource allocation (money and manpower) affecting high-visibility NSG programs
• Strong program management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Active TS//SCI clearance with current CI Polygraph, or eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain this level of clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA (Program Management or related), or equivalent acquisition/program management certification
• Experience managing OCONUS programs and coordinating with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassies, and international partners
• Familiarity with NGA, NSG, and OPIR/persistent GEOINT mission sets and enterprise architectures
• Experience leading multi-organizational initiatives involving government, FFRDCs, contractors, and allied partners
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Management, National Security, or related discipline