Program Manager (PM) – USARCENT Staff Support Services

ACLC, LLC; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Performance bonus

Job summary

ACLC, LLC is seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the USARCENT contract, directing a multi-functional team across G1, G2, G4, and PAO to ensure mission success and compliant performance.

The role is on-site, full-time, requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and includes interaction with government leadership, budget oversight, and aggressive recruiting to maintain qualified staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive DoD program management experience.
• Active PMP certification and DoD Top Secret/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of contract personnel across multiple sections.
• Interface with CO, COR, and USARCENT staff to review deliverables and issues.
• Oversee recruiting and onboarding for personnel with active clearances.
• Manage program budgets, labor hours, and subcontracting/ invoicing.
• Establish security protocols and OPSEC across the program.

Skills

PMP certification

DoD program management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Security clearance

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

ACLC, LLC is seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Program Manager to provide comprehensive leadership, operational oversight, and contract management for a diverse team of multi-functional contractor professionals supporting the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) Headquarters staff. The selected candidate will serve as the primary corporate point of contact for government leadership and will directly manage personnel embedded within the USARCENT G1 (Human Resources, Payroll, Suitability), G2 (Intelligence, Current Operations, SSR, Foreign Disclosure), G4 (Logistics, Supply, Maintenance, Munitions, Mobility, Acquisition, Program Analysis), and Public Affairs (PAO) sections.

This is a full-time, on-site position, which requires a Top SECRET clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contract & Operational Leadership: Direct day-to-day operations of all contract personnel across multiple staff sections, ensuring 100% compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and corporate performance baselines.
• Government Customer Interface: Serve as the principal liaison to the government Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and USARCENT staff section directors to review deliverables, resolve operational issues, and brief contract execution status.
• Personnel Management & Recruiting: Oversee workforce retention, performance evaluations, and the rapid recruitment/onboarding of highly qualified candidates possessing active security clearances (Secret to TS/SCI) to maintain optimal contract manning levels.
• Financial & Resource Oversight: Manage program budgets, labor hour tracking, monthly invoicing verification, and subcontract allocations to ensure maximum fiscal efficiency and prevent corporate cost overruns.
• Risk Management & Security Compliance: Establish, monitor, and enforce strict corporate and government security protocols, specifically governing personnel security, clearance verifications, handling of classified material, and operational safety (OPSEC).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, National Security, or a related field (Master's degree highly preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive program management experience overseeing large-scale, multi-functional Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of the Army service contracts. Direct experience working within an Army Component Command (ASCC), Corps, or Division staff environment is highly preferred.
• Certification: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is mandatory.
• Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required at the time of application and must be maintainable.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFARS), military command structures, and executive-level resource management. Masterful verbal and written communication skills are necessary to brief senior military leadership (O-6 and General Officer level).

Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages with company contribution. Short-term and long-term disability, alongside company-paid life insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate company match of up to 4% (100% vested from day one).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 10 days of accrued PTO annually, plus 11 paid Federal Holidays.
• Corporate Incentives: Annual performance-based bonuses tied to contract execution metrics, customer satisfaction surveys, and program retention.

Advanced Computer Learning Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.