Contract Program Manager
About The Position
Chenega Naswik International, LLC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Contract Program Manager. This position is responsible for providing overall contract leadership, managing personnel, ensuring contract compliance, and delivering high-quality security services that support mission objectives and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with experience managing security operations, overseeing workforce performance, and building strong customer relationships. This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical security program, drive operational excellence, and contribute directly to the protection of government personnel, facilities, and assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business, engineering, security operations, or a related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience providing similar unarmed security services.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and apply written policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Ability to work flexible schedules based on operational requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Knowledge of contract management, security operations, and workforce supervision practices.
- Knowledge of physical security, access control, and anti-terrorism/force protection principles.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and personnel management skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operational requirements simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
- Ability to develop effective operational processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and effectiveness in a fast-paced operational environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, or military programs.
- Experience managing security operations, access control, or facility protection programs.
- Experience administering quality control and performance management programs.
- Experience supervising large workforces and managing contract operations.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar leadership certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary on-site representative with full authority to act on behalf of the contractor.
- Manage day-to-day contract operations and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and performance standards.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and direction for assigned personnel.
- Develop workforce schedules and staffing plans to support operational requirements.
- Oversee employee training, professional development, and workforce readiness initiatives.
- Implement and manage the contract quality control program to ensure effective service delivery.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure customer requirements are met or exceeded.
- Support hiring, disciplinary, and personnel management activities in accordance with company policies.
- Oversee access control, visitor management, and facility security operations.
- Monitor security systems, alarm systems, surveillance activities, and operational security processes.
- Coordinate with customers, stakeholders, and company leadership to address operational issues and support mission success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
