Sustainment Program Manager - TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Tesla Laboratories. Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training

Family-focused culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing cyber security, intelligence analysis, financial management, and program management support to federal customers. We seek a senior project manager to lead complex facility sustainment, renovation, and overseas construction projects for government clients, including embassies.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, a bachelor's degree, and 10+ years of experience managing large facilities

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects, including U.S. Embassy facilities.
• Experience managing construction, renovation, or facility sustainment projects through completion.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with government agencies and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, project scheduling, and cost management.
• Familiarity with U.S. Embassy operations and overseas construction requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel internationally, including within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, approximately one week per month.

Responsibilities

• Manage DAO sustainment, renovation, and facility improvement projects from initiation through construction and financial closeout.
• Assess facility conditions, prioritize project requirements, and conduct international site visits to support planning and execution.
• Develop scopes of work, preliminary designs, project schedules, and cost estimates in coordination with government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Diplomatic Security (DS), Defense Attaché Service (DAS), and USACE.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor construction progress, resolve project issues, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, financial documentation, leadership briefings, and FERB submissions.
• Maintain project cost tracking, audit records, and required construction closeout documentation.
• Identify facility deficiencies, project risks, and opportunities for improvement to support long‑term sustainment planning.
• Experience applying ICD-705 and/or OSBP standards
• Interior Design degree with NCIDQ certification
• PMP certification
• Experience supporting overseas diplomatic facility modernization and sustainment projects

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project scheduling

Cost management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Company Tesla Laboratories is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Financial Management, Facilities Engineering Services, and Program Management support to the Intelligence Community (IC), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal government customers. We take pride in fostering a culture that values family, professional growth, and long-term career development—setting us apart from other services companies.

• Manage DAO sustainment, renovation, and facility improvement projects from initiation through construction and financial closeout.
• Assess facility conditions, prioritize project requirements, and conduct international site visits to support planning and execution.
• Develop scopes of work, preliminary designs, project schedules, and cost estimates in coordination with government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Diplomatic Security (DS), Defense Attaché Service (DAS), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor construction progress, resolve project issues, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, financial documentation, leadership briefings, and Facility Engineering Review Board (FERB) submissions.
• Maintain project cost tracking, audit records, and required construction closeout documentation.
• Identify facility deficiencies, project risks, and opportunities for improvement to support long‑term sustainment planning.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required
• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects, including U.S. Embassy facilities
• Experience managing construction, renovation, or facility sustainment projects through completion
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with government agencies and contractors
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, project scheduling, and cost management
• Familiarity with U.S. Embassy operations and overseas construction requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel internationally, including within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, approximately one week per month

Desired:

• Experience applying ICD-705 and/or Department of State Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards
• Interior Design degree with NCIDQ certification
• Experience with facility renovations and secure shipping requirements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting overseas diplomatic facility modernization and sustainment projects

Tesla Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being and long‑term success of our employees, including:

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive, family‑focused company culture

Opportunities for long‑term career growth within a growing SDVOSB