Transition and Beddown Program Manager
About The Position
The Transition & Beddown Program Manager serves as the lead integrator for planning, coordinating, and executing the transition and interim beddown of personnel, missions, and infrastructure in support of organizational growth and relocation requirements. The role develops and implements transition strategies, synchronizes activities across stakeholders, and ensures facilities, systems, and services are in place to maintain mission continuity throughout the move. It requires expertise in facilities planning, program management, and operational integration to anticipate requirements, mitigate risks, and deliver timely solutions. The manager works closely with government leadership, engineers, logisticians, and mission owners to meet transition milestones and execute beddown operations efficiently, compliantly, and with minimal disruption to mission effectiveness. Employees may also be assigned administrative, reporting, training, or other business-related tasks necessary to support DEFTEC operations, customer requirements, and contract performance.
Requirements
- 20+ years of experience supporting DoD infrastructure, facilities, or mission integration programs.
- Deep knowledge of GSA leasing, federal acquisition regulations, and facility lifecycle management.
- Proven experience in secure construction, including SCIF design and accreditation.
- Strong understanding of mission system integration, including IT, communications, and operational systems.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing multi-source funding strategies.
- Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with DoD real property policies and procedures.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Master's degree or professional registration/license in engineering or architecture.
Responsibilities
- Lead transition and beddown planning, aligning facilities, personnel, and mission requirements with strategic objectives.
- Coordinate leasing efforts, including site selection, lease negotiation, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable guidance.
- Partner with the Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) contractor to assess and refine cost, schedule, and capability options in support of mission requirements.
- Provide expert guidance on facility acquisition, beddown strategies, and funding approaches for near-term transition and long-term construction needs.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to capture requirements, secure funding, and synchronize execution activities.
- Develop and implement funding and phasing strategies aligned with programmatic timelines, fiscal constraints, and mission priorities.
- Oversee secure construction planning and execution, ensuring compliance with ICD/ICS 705 and other federal security standards.
- Integrate mission systems, IT infrastructure, and specialized capabilities into facility design and activation to ensure operational readiness and interoperability.
- Liaise with DoD stakeholders, federal agencies, mission owners, and contractors to support transition, facility activation, and mission integration.
- Track risks, issues, and dependencies, and recommend courses of action to government leadership to maintain schedule, budget, and mission continuity.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Holiday benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with a match
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Educational reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
