Sustainment Program Manager - TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Tesla Laboratories. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Tesla Laboratories is seeking a Sustainment Program Manager to manage DAO sustainment, renovation, and facility improvement projects from initiation through construction and financial closeout. The role assesses facility conditions, prioritizes project requirements, and conducts international site visits to support project planning and execution. It develops scopes of work, preliminary designs, schedules, and cost estimates in coordination with government stakeholders.

The Program Manager coordinates with the Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Diplomatic Security (DS), Defense Attaché Service (DAS), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The position leads multidisciplinary teams, monitors construction progress, resolves project issues, and ensures compliance with applicable requirements. It also prepares status reports, financial documentation, leadership briefings, and Facility Engineering Review Board (FERB) submissions; maintains cost tracking, audit records, and construction closeout documentation; and identifies facility deficiencies, risks, and opportunities to improve long-term sustainment planning.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects, including U.S. Embassy facilities.
• Experience managing construction, renovation, or facility sustainment projects through completion.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with government agencies and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, project scheduling, and cost management.
• Familiarity with U.S. Embassy operations and overseas construction requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel internationally, including within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, approximately one week per month.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying ICD-705 and/or Department of State Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards.
• Interior Design degree with NCIDQ certification.
• Experience with facility renovations and secure shipping requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting overseas diplomatic facility modernization and sustainment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage DAO sustainment, renovation, and facility improvement projects from initiation through construction and financial closeout.
• Assess facility conditions, prioritize project requirements, and conduct international site visits to support planning and execution.
• Develop scopes of work, preliminary designs, project schedules, and cost estimates in coordination with government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Diplomatic Security (DS), Defense Attaché Service (DAS), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor construction progress, resolve project issues, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare project status reports, financial documentation, leadership briefings, and Facility Engineering Review Board (FERB) submissions.
• Maintain project cost tracking, audit records, and required construction closeout documentation.
• Identify facility deficiencies, project risks, and opportunities for improvement to support long-term sustainment planning.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, family-focused company culture.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing SDVOSB.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior