Core Services Group is seeking a Senior Contract Program Manager to lead a group of senior subject matter experts providing direct support to Surface Warfare Community and the Surface and Mine Warfare Development Center (SMWDC). You will oversee a team of 38 professionals and work closely with the SMWDC COR and senior leaders to deliver premier warfare expertise to deliver training and operational support to the Surface Warfare community. You will be a key player in supporting SMWDC mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

•Ensure efficient, timely and complete management oversight, administration of all tasking, deliverables, contract requirements, contractor and subcontractor performance and quality • Function as the single point of contact (POC) to the Government for all contractor-to contractor teaming work arrangements and execution under this contract. • Provide as required direct, recurring interface with the contracting officer’s representative (COR) and alternate COR (ACOR). • Manage project team leads and contractors; provide risk management and issue/problem resolution.

• 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.