Program Manager (Intelligence)

Culmen; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k with 4% match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Training opportunities

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the JIATF-CC support program at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX. You will oversee all contract operations, staffing, and performance, coordinating with government stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality intelligence and operational support services.

The role requires senior-level program management with DoD/intelligence domain experience, a PMP certification, and a track record of successful budget, risk, and quality management

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience supporting the Department of War.
• PMP certification is required.
• Ability to lead project development from inception to deployment.
• Experience in management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms.
• Ability to manage multi-task contracts of varying types and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractor point of contact to the Government, including the CO, COR, and senior JIATF-CC leadership.
• Provide overall program leadership, management, and oversight for all contract operations, personnel, subcontractors, and deliverables.
• Manage execution of intelligence, targeting, ISR, JOC, linguistic, HUMINT/CI, and operational coordination support across multiple locations.
• Ensure continuous mission coverage, operational readiness, and successful delivery of all contract requirements.
• Direct staffing, recruitment, retention, training, and performance management of contractor personnel.
• Oversee program cost, schedule, quality, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Lead interagency coordination and information sharing among DoW, DHS, DoJ, IC, and other mission partners.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, executive briefings, and performance reviews to Government stakeholders.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure intelligence products and operational support meet established standards for accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness.

Skills

Program management

PMP Certified

Leadership

Financial/resource management

Contract management

Education

Master's degree

15+ years of combined PM and intelligence experience

Job description

About the Role

Culmen International is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support intelligence operations at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.The Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, staffing, quality, financial performance, and Government engagement of the JIATF-CC support program, ensuring the successful delivery of intelligence and operational support capabilities that enable the detection, disruption, and dismantling of transnational criminal organizations and cartel networks.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

• Serve as the primary contractor point of contact to the Government, including the Contracting Officer (CO), COR, and senior JIATF-CC leadership.
• Provide overall program leadership, management, and oversight for all contract operations, personnel, subcontractors, and deliverables.
• Manage execution of intelligence, targeting, ISR, Joint Operations Center (JOC), linguistic, HUMINT/CI, and operational coordination support across multiple locations.
• Ensure continuous mission coverage, operational readiness, and successful delivery of all contract requirements.
• Direct staffing, recruitment, retention, training, and performance management of contractor personnel.
• Oversee program cost, schedule, quality, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Lead interagency coordination and information sharing among DoW, DHS, DoJ, IC, and other mission partners.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, executive briefings, and performance reviews to Government stakeholders.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure intelligence products and operational support meet established standards for accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience supporting the Department of War.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university OR fifteen (15) or more years of experience in BOTH Program Management AND in the intelligence field.
• PMP Certified
• Experience shall include the capability to lead project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms.
• Ability to manage multi-task contracts of various types and complexity.

Desired Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients in accomplishing critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same- or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.