Project Manager – NC3/C2 Portfolio- Federal
About The Position
You will lead a 16-person team providing program-level oversight and integration of a complex National Military Command System (NMCS) portfolio for the Joint Staff J3’s National & Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Division (N2C3) at the Pentagon. This is a senior program management position where you’ll oversee planning, execution, and coordination across Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) and Command and Control (C2) policy, governance, operations, and assessments. You’ll integrate assessment and operational data to identify enterprise risks, trends, and gaps, and provide senior Joint Staff leadership with actionable recommendations to improve readiness, effectiveness, and mission assurance.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with NC2-ESI eligibility (must be current at time of application)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant program management experience supporting complex operational or policy-driven portfolios
- U.S. Citizenship (Foreign Nationals prohibited)
- Ability to work 100% on-site at the Pentagon, Washington DC
Nice To Haves
- Prior Joint Staff or Combatant Command support experience
- Direct experience with NMCS, NLCC, or NC3 programs
- Knowledge of CJCS directives and the Joint Staff Action Process (JSAP)
- PMP or equivalent program management certification
- Experience managing multi-discipline teams in TS/SCI environments
- Familiarity with GCCS-J, DJC2, or IBS systems
- Experience with DoD governance forums and policy development
Responsibilities
- Provide program-level oversight and integration across the NMCS portfolio encompassing NC3 and C2 policy, governance, operations, and assessments
- Oversee planning, execution, and coordination across multiple functional areas and subordinate project managers
- Integrate assessment and operational data to identify enterprise risks, trends, and gaps
- Provide senior Joint Staff leadership with actionable recommendations to improve readiness and mission assurance
- Ensure alignment of policy, governance, and operational activities in support of national-level decision-making
- Manage integrated project schedules and monthly progress reports
- Coordinate with Combatant Commands, Services, OSD, DISA, and NC3 Enterprise Center
- Support C2 governance forums including the C2 Executive Steering Council and C2 Council of Colonels
- Oversee preparation of Weekly Activity Reports, GO/FO 5x8s, and senior leadership briefings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
