Program Manager with Security Clearance

Obsidian Solutions Group; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group invites applications for a Program Manager to provide leadership and oversight of the MOCTT and MAGTF training centers. You will manage contract performance, budgets, schedules, and staff across multiple sites to ensure mission readiness and compliance with DoD directives.

You will serve as the primary liaison with Government leadership, coordinate training programs, develop POIs and schedules, and deliver timely reports and briefings on program execution to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s preferred or equivalent military education.
• 8–10 years of experience managing complex DoD/USMC training or IT programs.
• Experience overseeing multi-site program execution, budgets, schedules, and personnel.
• Prior military or contractor USMC MAGTF operations experience preferred.
• Proven contract compliance, deliverables, and Government interface.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for program execution supporting MOCTT and distributed MISTC sites.
• Serve as the primary Government point of contact for contract performance, deliverables, and reporting.
• Oversee development and execution of training schedules, POIs, and exercise support across centers.
• Manage cross-functional staff including instructors, engineers, and academics managers.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/USMC directives and SOPs; monitor budgets and staffing plans.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to align training priorities with operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Contract management

Government/DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Business/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Equivalent military education

Tools

CompTIA Security+ CE

ITIL v4 Foundation

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

TECOM Instructional Systems Design

Job description

Program Manager

Primary Location: Quantico, VA (with travel to distributed MISTCs as required)

Clearance: Secret (Top Secret/SCI preferred)

Ability to work remotely: No

Job Summary

The Program Manager provides overall leadership, management, and oversight of the USMC MOSS / Marine Corps Operations Center Training Team (MOCTT) Program, ensuring effective support to both the MOCTT and the Marine Air‑Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Integrated Systems Training Centers (MISTCs). The Program Manager is responsible for contract performance, staff management, program execution, budget oversight, and coordination with Marine Corps leadership. This role ensures all academic training, systems integration, and operational support across the MOCTT and MISTCs meet USMC requirements, directives, and mission readiness standards, serving as the primary liaison between the contractor team and senior USMC leadership.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management for program execution supporting MOCTT and distributed MISTC sites.


• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government for contract performance, deliverables, and reporting.


• Oversee development and execution of training schedules, Programs of Instruction (POIs), and exercise support across multiple training centers.


• Manage a cross-functional workforce including instructors, systems integrators, network engineers, fires and IO specialists, and academics managers.


• Monitor and ensure compliance with DoD, USMC, and TECOM orders, directives, and SOPs.


• Develop and track budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to ensure on‑time, within‑budget performance.


• Provide strategic oversight and risk management to ensure continuous support to the Government’s training mission.


• Coordinate with senior Marine Corps leadership to align training priorities with operational requirements.


• Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and updates on program execution to Government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Program/Project Management, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree in Management, Defense Studies, or related discipline preferred. Equivalent military education or training may substitute for degree requirements.


• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience managing complex DoD/USMC training or IT programs.


• Proven experience overseeing multi‑site program execution, budgets, schedules, and personnel.


• Prior military or contractor experience with USMC MAGTF operations, COC processes, and C2 systems strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated success managing contract compliance, deliverables, and Government interface.


• Leadership experience supervising diverse teams in training and operational support environments.


• Certifications Required: Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Program Management certification (Level II/III). Preferred: CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 baseline), ITIL v4 Foundation, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, TECOM Instructional Systems Design or equivalent military training management certification.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.


• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to travel between MOCTT Quantico and distributed MISTCs to supervise program execution.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Primarily office/garrison environment with periodic travel to distributed MISTC sites.


• Occasional extended working hours during exercise periods and key program milestones.


• Schedule: M‑F normal business hours; flexibility required based on program demands.

Travel

• Travel between MOCTT Quantico and distributed MISTCs required to supervise program execution.


• Domestic travel up to 25%; OCONUS travel possible based on program requirements.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast‑growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology‑enabled & mission‑oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge‑Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service‑disabled, veteran‑owned small business. A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast‑growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well‑being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families. Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non‑merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.