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Program Manager

Chantilly, VAOnsiteFull Time$150,000–$225,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
  • program management
  • contract management
  • stakeholder management
  • government leadership
  • budget and financial management
  • logistics
  • personnel support
  • training delivery
  • security requirements

Nice to have

  • adult learning
  • human resource development
  • operations management
  • business administration
  • role players
  • scheduling

Role summary

Core One is seeking a Program Manager to devise analytical, operational, and technical solutions for national security challenges. This role involves planning, scheduling, and overseeing logistics and personnel support for multiple annual training sessions. Responsibilities include managing instructors and role players, overseeing program operations, managing budgets and financial reports, liaising with stakeholders and government leadership, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of relevant program management experience, contract management experience within the Intelligence Community, and at least three years in budget and financial management. A PMP certification is required. This position requires a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance.

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

*This position requires a TS/SCI w/ Polygraph*

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, schedule, and oversee the logistics and personnel support for the execution of multiple training course sessions annually.
  • Manage and support instructors, role players, and other program staff to ensure high-quality training delivery.
  • Oversee program operations including logistics, materials, facilities, and participant communications.
  • Track and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to ensure program performance within scope and resources.
  • Act as the main liaison between the Sponsor, internal leadership, and subcontractor organizations to ensure alignment of program goals and deliverables.
  • Ensure all program activities comply with security requirements, clearance standards, and IC protocols.
  • Monitor program metrics and performance, providing regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Implement improvements and best practices enhance participant experience and outcomes.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for all program-related inquiries and coordination.
  • Qualifications:

  • Minimum of seven years of relevant program management experience on a program of similar size and complexity.
  • Experience in contract management within the Intelligence Community (IC) and proven ability to communicate with stakeholders and government leadership.
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • At least 3 years of experience in budget and financial management.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, including proficiency in standard office applications.
  • Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in adult learning, human resource development, operations management, business administration, or related field.
  • Prior experience with adult learning and training program management.
  • Prior experience managing role players, students, and scheduling for complex programs within the Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

    Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000

    This range reflects Core One Solutions' current good-faith estimate for this labor category based on proposed contract pricing and comparable labor category rates. As this position is contingent upon contract award, final compensation will be confirmed based on the awarded contract's negotiated rates, applicable wage determinations, clearance requirements, and the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

    Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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