Program Manager - Base Ops & Maint (Fort Stewart)

Choctaw Global

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of operations management experience across relevant disciplines.
  • 2+ years of experience as a Program Manager for a contract exceeding $20M annually.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to secure a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all contract operations at Fort Stewart and HAAF.
  • Serve as the primary contact for the Government Contracting Officer and Representative.
  • Directly supervise Lead Supervisors, functional managers, and technical staff.
  • Ensure contract performance metrics meet quality, scheduling, cost, and customer satisfaction standards.
  • Oversee staffing and compliance with certifications, licensing, and security requirements.
  • Manage preventive maintenance and operational work orders using GFEBS.
  • Prepare and present management reports and contract deliverables.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Work in a leadership role within the defense sector.
  • Engagement with high-level government officials and contract management.
  • Possibility of flexible after-hours support for operational needs.
  • Impactful role influencing operational excellence in military contexts.
Full Job Description
Program Manager - Base Operations & Maintenance - Position available upon successful award of contract

Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), Georgia | Full-Time

Choctaw Defense Services (CDS)

As the Program Manager, you will serve as the senior on-site leader responsible for the overall performance of the contract, ensuring operational excellence while acting as the primary liaison between CDS and the U.S. Government. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader with extensive Operations & Maintenance (O&M) experience supporting federal or Department of Defense contracts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overall leadership and management for all contract operations at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
  • Direct and supervise Lead Supervisors, functional area managers, and technical personnel across multiple disciplines.
  • Ensure contract performance meets all requirements for quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee staffing, certifications, licensing, and security requirements to maintain full contract compliance.
  • Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM), Operational Work Orders (OWOs), and Direct Maintenance Orders (DMOs) utilizing GFEBS.
  • Prepare and deliver management reports, briefings, meeting minutes, and contract deliverables.
  • Provide responsive leadership, including availability for after-hours operational support in accordance with contract requirements.

Required Qualifications

Required Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum five (5) years of operations management experience overseeing:
    • Human Resources
    • Financial Resources
    • Facility Repair & Maintenance
    • Contract Management
    • Executive Reporting and Presentations
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience serving as a Program Manager on an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract valued at more than $20 million annually.

Additional Requirements
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
  • Must be a legal U.S. resident.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) for the duration of the contract.

*The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

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