Task Order Program Manager

Core4ce • Washington, DC

10h

About The Position

We are seeking a Task Order Program Manager (Government Site) to serve as the accountable leader for planning, coordinating, and executing complex defense R&E programs in a highly classified TS/SCI environment (SAP-eligible). In this role, you will manage a major task order and guide cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of advanced technology efforts—requirements, design, manufacturing, integration, test, and delivery—while ensuring disciplined performance against cost, schedule, risk, and mission outcomes. You will bring 10+ years of executive program leadership (including oversight of $100M+ programs or portfolios), proven experience operating within SAP/SCI, and a strong working command of the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework and DoW stakeholder environment. This position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills to align stakeholders, resolve issues rapidly, and brief senior decision-makers, with EM/RF domain familiarity considered a valuable advantage.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI (Candidates must be clearance-eligible and prepared to maintain clearance status throughout the duration of employment.)
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, Cyber Engineering, or AI/ML Engineering is required.
• 10+ years’ experience managing, planning, developing, and executing major research/engineering/development efforts for defense organizations; serving as a lead or deputy Program Manager for major technology programs or portfolios exceeding $100M; and demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and brief senior stakeholders.
• 5+ years’ experience leading and operating in highly classified environments, including SAP and SCI; and experience with the DoW Defense Acquisition System (DoD 5000 series) plus knowledge of DoW organizational structure and collaboration with R&E program managers.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years’ experience managing support services contracts comparable in size, scope, and complexity to the task order; and establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across the DoW.
• 5+ years’ experience and foundational knowledge in Electromagnetics and Radio Frequencies (EM/RF).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end task order execution for major defense R&E and technology development efforts, delivering outcomes across scope, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Direct a portfolio of high-value programs (>$100M) as the lead/deputy PM, aligning priorities, resources, and tradeoffs across multiple technology initiatives.
• Oversee the full technology lifecycle—requirements, design, manufacturing, integration, verification/validation, and test—ensuring readiness for transition and operational use.
• Operate effectively in SAP/SCI environments, enforcing security, access controls, and classified program procedures while maintaining compliance and mission tempo.
• Execute within the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework, applying DoW processes, documentation, and decision support for lifecycle reviews and milestone decisions.
• Manage contract performance for complex support services, including staffing, deliverables, subcontractor coordination, and quality assurance aligned to task order requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the DoW and R&E community; produce clear written products and deliver concise briefings to senior stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risk (including EM/RF considerations as applicable).

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees