Senior Contract Program Manager

Core Services GroupSan Diego, California

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Job Description

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Core Services Group is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert Contract Program Manager to lead a complex Department of Defense contract program as a senior-level program manager. Oversee project teams, contractors, and deliverables while ensuring mission success through strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage multiple Department of Defense contract programs from initiation to completion

Lead project team leads and contractors across diverse technical disciplines

Provide comprehensive risk management and issue resolution strategies.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics

Communicate program status and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders

Create professional documentation, including reports, memos, and correspondence

Coordinate with government customers and internal teams on program requirements

Required Qualifications:

Current SECRET Security Clearance

Minimum 10 years of experience in analytical, problem-solving, time-management, and interpersonal skills

Minimum 10 years of experience managing Department of Defense programs, at least four of which were at/above the O-5/ GS-14 equivalent level

Proven ability to manage project team leads and contractors

Experience providing risk management and issue/problem resolutions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to write clear, concise, and professional emails, memos, reports, and documents

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)Strongly Preferred:

Prior qualification as a Surface Warfare Officer or Naval Aviator

Command experience (CO/XO) or post-department head leadership

Tactical leadership qualifications (TAO, Mission Commander, etc.)

10+ years of program management experience at the program level

Experience as Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager

This position is contingent upon successful contract proposal submission and award.

Compensation: $150,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Overview

A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Core Services Group was founded in response to an emergent need for robust analytical evaluation of Navy tactical airborne electronic countermeasures systems. Core Services Group combines Naval and Joint Operational Expertise with the rigorous systems engineering methodologies of the Naval Aviation, Nuclear Power and Operational Evaluation communities to deliver quality and extremely cost effective analytical solutions to the Fleet and Systems Commands.

Website

http://www.coreservicesgroup.biz/

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Company size

11-50 employeesIncludes members with current employer listed as Core Services Group, Inc., including part-time roles.

Headquarters

Virginia Beach, VA

Founded

2009

Specialties

Systems Engineering, Program Management, Operational test and evaluation design and analysis, Operational Support, Readiness Analysis & Reporting, and Doctrine Development

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