PROGRAM MANAGER (RESEARCH OPERATIONS)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Fort Belvoir (VA); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the United States seeks a Program Manager (Research Operations) at GS-0340-14 to lead the CBDP science and technology program, shape long-range goals, and coordinate with DoD labs and international partners. The role emphasizes strategic planning, collaboration, and program oversight, with telework eligibility.

The position requires translating warfighter needs into actionable objectives, representing JSTO at governance bodies, and monitoring progress across

Responsibilities

• Senior Technical Authority: serves as CBDP science and technology expert inside and outside DTRA, leading strategic planning and long-range S&T objectives for JSTO.
• Program Planning & Management: oversees planning, direction, and execution of the Research Operations Program and supporting projects.
• Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration: coordinates with CBDP component officers, DoD labs, and international partners to address capability gaps.
• Requirement Translation: translates warfighter requirements into actionable technical objectives, program plans, and strategy.
• Strategic Governance & Representation: represents JSTO and RD-CB at high-level governance bodies to influence public policy.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Threat Reduction Agency

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Key Responsibilities

As a PROGRAM MANAGER (RESEARCH OPERATIONS) at the GS-0340-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Senior Technical Authority: Serves as the recognized CBDP science and technology expert inside and outside DTRA, leading future strategic planning, S&T objectives, and long-range plans in support of the JSTO.

Program Planning & Management: Exercises delegated authority to oversee planning, direction, and timely execution of the overall execution of the Research Operations Program including specific supporting projects. Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration: Works closely with CBDP component action officers, OSD-level authorities, DoD laboratories, and international partners to coordinate infrastructure plans, sustain core scientific competencies, and address capability gaps.

Requirement Translation: Identifies and translates joint military services warfighter requirements and strategic priorities into actionable technical objectives, program plans, and department strategy. Strategic Governance & Representation: Represents JSTO and RD-CB directors at high-level governance bodies to influence public policy and CBDP programs.

Program Monitoring: Monitors and reports program progress, maintains comprehensive project files, and coordinates strategic workforce planning to optimize chemical and biological defense S&T planning efforts.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 - $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.