Senior Program Manager (CICADAS)

Kinsley Power Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestar Corporation, a B&A Company, seeks a Senior Program Manager to support the DIA CICADAS task order at Fort Meade, Maryland. The role will oversee project operations, cost, schedule, and risk management to ensure contract success.

Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required. Anticipated award/start in December 2026, with 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years and a salary range of $160,000-$230,000 annually. Compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and funding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years and a Master’s degree.
• Minimum 17 years of experience related to the labor category with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated/completed within the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met and relationships with customers are maintained.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, performance and risk identification/mitigation on projects.
• Coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.
• Provides Project Management/Supervision and Direction to ensure successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract.
• Ensures tasks are logged and assigned to the appropriate sections/personnel for completion.
• Monitors task progress and coordinates with requester for additional time or clarity if needed.
• Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the project across technical issues and business processes.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Cyber Intelligence Center Analytic Development and Services (CICADAS) task order.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: December 2026

ANTICIPATED START: December 2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

LOCATION: Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $160,000-$230,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated/completed within the past five (5) years.

About Us:

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities:

• Manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met, system resources are utilized effectively, and that proper relationships are established between customers.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, performance and risk identification/ mitigation on projects including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities and other activities.
• Coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.
• Provides Project Management/ Supervision and Direction to ensure the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract.
• Ensures tasks are received, logged, and assigned to the appropriate sections/ personnel for completion.
• Monitors task progress and ensure tasks will be completed on time and, if necessary, coordinate with the requester for additional time or clarity.
• Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the project to include both technical issues and business processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years and a Master's degree
• -OR-
• Minimum 17 years of experience related to the specific labor category with a Bachelor's degree

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.