Program Manager

Kids for the Future; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company–s|

Job summary

CenCore Group in Chantilly, VA seeks a Program Manager to lead a government contract supporting federal security operations and mission readiness.

You will provide strategic direction, contract oversight, and senior-level engagement with government stakeholders to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and compliance objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 10 years' program management experience on federal contracts.
• Minimum 5 years leading large-scale security or mission-support programs in IC/DoD contexts.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multi-site operations in classified environments.
• SCI eligibility and ability to obtain polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with government leadership and Contracting Officer Representatives.
• Provide overall program direction, planning, execution, and control for all contract requirements.
• Ensure performance objectives, quality standards, SLAs, and contractual deliverables are met.
• Lead strategic planning and align staffing, resources, and priorities to mission needs.
• Manage contract performance, including staffing, scheduling, reporting, compliance, subcontractor coordination, and financial oversight.
• Monitor contract requirements, modifications, task orders, deliverables, and performance work statement objectives.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, retention, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, customer leadership, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

SCI eligibility

Polygraph readiness

Government contracting experience

Leadership of large teams

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

• Location CONFIDENTIAL,Chantilly, VA, 20151,United States
• Base Pay $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Program Management, Security Operations, Government Contracting
• Industry Defense and Space, Security and Investigations, Government Administration
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others Yes

The Program Manager serves as the senior leader responsible for overall execution, performance, and delivery of a government contract supporting federal security operations, protective services, mission support, program administration, and operational readiness requirements. This position provides strategic direction, contract oversight, personnel leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, schedule performance, quality assurance, and mission execution across all task areas.

The Program Manager acts as the primary interface between government stakeholders and contractor leadership and is accountable for delivering contractual requirements within cost, schedule, quality, compliance, and performance expectations. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience managing large federal security programs, leading geographically dispersed teams, supporting classified environments, and applying disciplined program management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government leadership and Contracting Officer Representatives.
• Provide overall program direction, planning, execution, and control for all contract requirements.
• Ensure performance objectives, quality standards, service level agreements, and contractual deliverables are met.
• Lead strategic planning activities and align staffing, resources, and priorities to mission needs.
• Manage contract performance, including staffing, scheduling, reporting, compliance, subcontractor coordination, and financial oversight.
• Monitor contract requirements, modifications, task orders, deliverables, and performance work statement objectives.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, retention, performance management, employee development, and succession planning activities.
• Manage a diverse workforce that may include security professionals, supervisors, analysts, administrative personnel, and support staff.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government stakeholders, customer leadership, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Facilitate recurring program reviews and provide executive-level briefings, updates, and performance reporting.
• Monitor daily operations, mission performance metrics, risk indicators, and operational readiness requirements.
• Develop operational plans, contingency plans, surge support strategies, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program budgets, labor utilization, forecasting, earned value reporting, and financial planning activities.
• Identify operational efficiencies, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements while maintaining contractual compliance and mission continuity.

Required Qualifications

• SCI eligibility.
• Ability to successfully complete additional government screening requirements, which may include a full scope polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of program management experience supporting federal government contracts.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing large-scale security, operations, or mission support programs within the Intelligence Community, Department of War, or similar federal environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed teams of 25 or more personnel.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site operations in classified environments.
• Experience serving as the primary interface with senior government officials, customer representatives, and contractor leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Program Management Professional certification.
• Security professional certification such as Certified Protection Professional, Physical Security Professional, or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor performance on federal contracts.
• Experience with earned value reporting, budget forecasting, and program financial planning.
• Program and contract management
• Federal security operations leadership
• Customer and stakeholder engagement
• Personnel leadership and workforce planning
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Budget, labor, and resource management
• Quality assurance and performance reporting
• Operational planning and readiness
• Subcontractor coordination
• Executive communication and briefing skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in classified, mission-focused environments

Company Overview

At CenCore Group, we deliver security solutions that support critical national security missions. We specialize in designing, building, securing, and maintaining advanced technology environments at the intersection of emerging technology and national security. We are seeking a dependable, cleared professional to join our team in support of secure physical security operations.

Compensation Overview

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, contract requirements, and applicable law.

Eligible employees may enroll in company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits in accordance with plan terms and enrollment requirements. The company contributes toward employee healthcare premiums, subject to plan provisions.

Employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, including employer matching contributions in accordance with plan guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday benefits are provided in accordance with company policy, applicable contract requirements, and federal, state, and local laws. Benefit eligibility and accrual rates may vary based on position, location, and length of service.

The company is committed to equitable pay practices and does not seek or rely on an applicant's wage history when making compensation decisions.

Benefits may be modified from time to time in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CenCore Group is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on merit and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.