Transition and Beddown Program Manager

DEFTEC Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation seeks a Transition & Beddown Program Manager in Colorado Springs to lead planning, coordination, and execution of personnel, missions, and infrastructure transitions and beddowns. You will develop transition strategies, coordinate with DoD leadership and contractors, and ensure secure, compliant, and timely operations across all move phases.

The role requires extensive DoD program management experience, knowledge of GSA leasing and SCIF accreditation, and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience supporting DoD infrastructure, facilities, or mission integration programs.
• Deep knowledge of GSA leasing, federal acquisition regulations, and facility lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in Secure Construction, including SCIF design and accreditation.
• Strong understanding of mission system integration, including IT, comms, and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition and beddown planning, ensuring alignment of facilities, personnel, and mission requirements with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate leasing efforts, including site selection, lease negotiation, and compliance with FAR and other applicable guidance.
• Partner with the Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) contractor to assess and refine cost, schedule, and capability options in support of mission requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on facility acquisition, beddown strategies, and funding approaches to support near-term transition and long-term construction needs.
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to capture requirements, secure funding, and synchronize execution activities.
• Develop and implement funding and phasing strategies that align with programmatic timelines, fiscal constraints, and mission priorities.
• Oversee secure construction planning and execution, ensuring compliance with ICD/ICS 705 and other federal security standards.
• Integrate mission systems, IT infrastructure, and specialized capabilities into facility design and activation to ensure operational readiness and interoperability.
• Liaise with DoD stakeholders, federal agencies, mission owners, and contractors to ensure seamless execution of transition, facility activation, and mission integration.
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies, providing recommendations and courses of action to government leadership to maintain schedule, budget, and mission continuity.

Skills

DoD program mgmt

GSA leasing knowledge

SCIF design & accreditation

Mission system integration

Funding strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

DoD real property policies

Education

Master's degree in engineering or architecture

Job description

Transition & Beddown Program Manager

Colorado Springs, Colorado

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Transition & Beddown Program Manager will serve as the lead integrator for planning, coordinating, and executing the transition and interim beddown of personnel, missions, and infrastructure in support of organizational growth and relocation requirements. This position is responsible for developing and implementing transition strategies, synchronizing activities across stakeholders, and ensuring that facilities, systems, and services are in place to support mission continuity during all phases of the move. The role requires expertise in facilities planning, program management, and operational integration to anticipate requirements, mitigate risks, and deliver timely solutions. The Transition & Beddown Program Manager will work closely with government leadership, engineers, logisticians, and mission owners to ensure that all transition milestones are met and that beddown operations are executed with efficiency, compliance, and minimal disruption to mission effectiveness

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead transition and beddown planning, ensuring alignment of facilities, personnel, and mission requirements with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate leasing efforts, including site selection, lease negotiation, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable guidance.
• Partner with the Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) contractor to assess and refine cost, schedule, and capability options in support of mission requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on facility acquisition, beddown strategies, and funding approaches to support near-term transition and long-term construction needs.
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to capture requirements, secure funding, and synchronize execution activities.
• Develop and implement funding and phasing strategies that align with programmatic timelines, fiscal constraints, and mission priorities.
• Oversee secure construction planning and execution, ensuring compliance with ICD/ICS 705 and other federal security standards.
• Integrate mission systems, IT infrastructure, and specialized capabilities into facility design and activation to ensure operational readiness and interoperability.
• Liaise with DoD stakeholders, federal agencies, mission owners, and contractors to ensure seamless execution of transition, facility activation, and mission integration.
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies, providing recommendations and courses of action to government leadership to maintain schedule, budget, and mission continuity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience supporting DoD infrastructure, facilities, or mission integration programs.
• Deep knowledge of GSA leasing, federal acquisition regulations, and facility lifecycle management.
• Proven experience in Secure Construction, including SCIF design and accreditation.
• Strong understanding of mission system integration, including IT, comms, and operational systems.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-source funding strategies.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with DoD real property policies and procedures

• Active TS/SCI
• Be a US Citizen
• Master's degree or professional registration/license in engineering or architecture

In addition to the responsibilities outlined in this job description, employees may be assigned administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks necessary to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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