Strategic Program Execution Lead for DoD & Defense

Credence; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic)

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence in Washington, DC seeks a Program Execution Group Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s OZJ, leading cross‑functional program execution for DoD acquisition efforts.

You will coordinate planning, scheduling, briefings, and staff action tracking for senior leadership, maintain milestones and metrics, and ensure compliance with security requirements. Candidates require an active Secret clearance and 10+ years in a related DoD field.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required or in process.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field with at least 10 years of DoD experience, or Bachelor's with at least 12 years (5 in DoD).
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs and staff planning, briefs, and milestone tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing day-to-day actions, coordinating executive calendars, meetings, and materials.
• Support leadership by maintaining calendars and schedules within the IO.
• Coordinate briefings, papers, and inputs to ensure continuity and standardization across reports.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

DoD program management

Planning & scheduling

Briefings & staff coordination

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in a related field

Bachelor's Degree with DoD experience

15+ years related experience (DoD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Credence in Washington, DC seeks a Program Execution Group Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s OZJ, leading cross‑functional program execution for DoD acquisition efforts.

You will coordinate planning, scheduling, briefings, and staff action tracking for senior leadership, maintain milestones and metrics, and ensure compliance with security requirements. Candidates require an active Secret clearance and 10+ years in a related DoD field.