Contract Program Manager (PM) - Winchester, VA; Must have an active TS with CI Poly

Synertex LLC•Winchester, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Synertex LLC is seeking a highly experienced Contract Program Manager (PM) to support a U.S. Government agency. This role provides full lifecycle program leadership for a large-scale classified program supporting analytical, vetting, and intelligence operations. The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface to Government leadership and is responsible for ensuring execution excellence across cost, schedule, and performance.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (required)
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 10+ years of federal program management experience
Minimum 5+ years managing intelligence, vetting, or analytical support programs (50+ FTE)
Demonstrated experience supporting FBI, IC, or DOJ mission customers (required context experience preferred)
Proven experience with Federal contract execution (FFP and Work Item structures)
Proven experience with COR/CO stakeholder engagement
Proven experience with Classified program management
Proven experience with OCI compliance and QC governance
PMP (Required)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience with EVMS and CPI performance tracking
Background in CMMI, Six Sigma, or structured process improvement frameworks
Experience with performance-based acquisitions and PWS-driven contracts
Familiarity with vetting, insider threat, or adjudication environments
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
ITIL Foundation

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of execution for a large-scale federal intelligence support program
Oversee analytical, vetting, and mission support operations in a classified environment
Ensure delivery compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements
Maintain accountability for cost, schedule, and performance outcomes
Serve as primary liaison to Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO)
Ensure compliance with all classified program security and handling requirements
Enforce Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) mitigation requirements
Establish and govern program quality control (QC) processes
Own program financial performance, including P&L and resource allocation
Implement and monitor Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Cost Performance Index (CPI) metrics
Drive continuous process improvement using CMMI, Six Sigma, or equivalent frameworks
Optimize vetting and adjudication workflows for throughput and accuracy
Execute performance-based contract requirements aligned to PWS objectives
Ensure scalability and efficiency in high-tempo operational environments
Coordinate cross-site operations between Winchester, VA and Clarksburg, WV