Program Manager

Bluehawk, LLC•Tampa, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager (PM) shall serve as the Contractor's senior on-site representative and shall be responsible for the overall management, administration, and execution of the contract. The PM shall provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure all contractual requirements are performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), applicable Government regulations, and established performance standards. The PM shall serve as the primary interface between the Contractor and the Government, maintaining close coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Government Program Managers, and other designated stakeholders.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of seven (7) years of managerial experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) or equivalent U.S. Government organizations, including at least three (3) years supporting operational-level military or intelligence operations.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an intelligence analyst, managing intelligence collection operations, Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations, or comparable intelligence mission management.
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
Demonstrated experience managing contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior Government leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU)/DAWIA Program Management certification is preferred.
Prior experience supporting USSOCOM C-UxS, Counter-UAS, or emerging technology programs.
Familiarity with SOF employment of Counter-Unmanned Systems capabilities in operational environments.
Experience managing programs involving intelligence integration, operational planning, testing, training, and fielding of C-UxS capabilities.
Knowledge of SOF mission planning processes, rapid capability development, and operational requirements supporting Counter-UAS initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct all aspects of contract performance, including personnel management, staffing, scheduling, quality assurance, risk management, budget oversight, subcontractor management, and contract compliance.
Develop and implement management processes that promote operational efficiency, continuous process improvement, and mission success while ensuring the timely completion of all contract deliverables.
Oversee workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and personnel retention to maintain a fully staffed, highly qualified workforce capable of meeting mission requirements.
Proactively identify operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve performance issues to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, briefings, program reviews, performance metrics, and status updates to Government leadership.
Maintain effective communication with Government representatives and ensure all contractual actions, staffing changes, and operational issues are communicated promptly.
Be available to the COR and Contracting Officer during normal business hours and, when required, outside normal business hours to support mission requirements.
Maintain current contact information and ensure 24-hour accessibility for emergency situations.
Communicate any changes to key personnel in accordance with contract requirements.