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.