Program Manager - DoD Data/AI & Cross-Disciplinary Ops

Synertex LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertex LLC in Tampa, FL, is hiring a Program Manager to support the anticipated USCENTCOM CCJ8 program at MacDill AFB. You will oversee contract performance, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage staffing across CONUS/OCONUS, and brief leadership on status and risks.

The role requires 10+ years in program management with DoD experience, a DoD clearance at least at Secret level (Top Secret/SCI preferred), and PMP certification. On-site, full-time position contingent upon award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of program/project management experience, incl. 5+ years handling complex, multi-disciplinary task orders or contracts of similar size and complexity (e.g., $20M+ annual value) supporting DoD or a combatant command.
• Experience managing integrated data, engineering and analytical services contracts.
• Experience managing CONUS/OCONUS staffing, multiple time zones, and austere or contingency environments.
• Strong working knowledge of DoD PPBE processes and Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to communicate and brief at 4-star/civilian-equivalent leadership levels.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required at minimum; ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with DevSecOps, data governance, or AI/data integration programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and interface between the contractor team and USCENTCOM CCJ8 leadership, the Contracting Officer (CO), and the COR.
• Provide overall management, oversight, and coordination of all contractor and subcontractor personnel to ensure compliance with the requirements in the TOR.
• Oversee cross-functional integration of technical disciplines, including ORSA, Modeling & Simulation, Wargaming/Joint Warfighting Concepts, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Financial Management, and Data/AI Integration, ensuring coherent, timely support to CCJ8's mission.
• Manage performance against cost, schedule, and quality metrics; prepare and present program status, executive summaries, and leadership briefings.
• Manage staffing across CONUS and OCONUS locations, including coordination across varied time zones and support to personnel operating in austere environments.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, cybersecurity/DevSecOps, records management, and information security requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 20000-1 where applicable).
• Manage financial performance of the contract, including budget analysis, funds tracking, and coordination with the company's cost accounting/purchasing systems to ensure compliance with contract type (T&M/LH, FFP, CPIF, CPAF as applicable).
• Identify, mitigate, and elevate risks, staffing gaps, and capability shortfalls that could affect mission support.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

DoD acquisition

PPBE

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Synertex LLC in Tampa, FL, is hiring a Program Manager to support the anticipated USCENTCOM CCJ8 program at MacDill AFB. You will oversee contract performance, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage staffing across CONUS/OCONUS, and brief leadership on status and risks.

The role requires 10+ years in program management with DoD experience, a DoD clearance at least at Secret level (Top Secret/SCI preferred), and PMP certification. On-site, full-time position contingent upon award.