Program Manager - Senior (CI/HUMINT)

Bluehawk, LLC

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and able to pass a Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph examination
  • Master’s degree in Business, Intelligence Studies, STEM, or related field
  • PMP or CPM certification required
  • Completion of Intermediate Level Education or equivalent IC leadership training
  • 15+ years in management or leadership, 10+ years in Strategic Military Intelligence
  • 5+ years G-Staff or Action Officer experience
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration tools

Responsibilities

  • Provide program leadership and operational oversight for intelligence activities
  • Lead teams in Counterintelligence, HUMINT, and Special Reconnaissance operations
  • Coordinate activities among government, military, and intelligence stakeholders
  • Support senior leadership with strategic plans and mission assessments
  • Maintain personnel coordination and staffing accountability
  • Facilitate high-level meetings and operational reviews
  • Ensure compliance with Intelligence Community Directives and security policies

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunities for leadership development
  • Access to state-of-the-art intelligence technology and resources
  • Engagement in high-impact missions with national significance
  • Support for continuous learning and professional growth
Full Job Description
Overview

This position requires a seasoned intelligence professional with extensive experience managing large-scale operational efforts, coordinating across government stakeholders, and supporting senior leadership within dynamic and high-tempo environments.

Responsibilities
  • Provide overall program leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for intelligence mission activities supporting IC and DoD objectives.
  • Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams supporting Counterintelligence (CI), HUMINT, Special Reconnaissance (SR), and other specialized intelligence operations.
  • Coordinate and synchronize program activities across government, military, and Intelligence Community stakeholders.
  • Support senior leadership through the development of strategic plans, operational updates, executive briefings, and mission assessments.
  • Maintain accountability of staffing actions, personnel coordination efforts, and enterprise-wide information dissemination.
  • Organize and facilitate senior-level meetings, working groups, operational reviews, and executive briefings.
  • Ensure program compliance with applicable Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), security requirements, and operational policies.
  • Provide guidance and oversight related to mission execution, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and performance management.
  • Develop and implement operational processes, workflow improvements, and management strategies to enhance mission effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with government leadership to support mission priorities, emerging requirements, and operational objectives.
  • Utilize advanced Microsoft 365 tools and collaboration platforms to manage reporting, communication, and program documentation.
  • Support additional duties, responsibilities, and mission activities as required.
Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be willing and able to successfully complete a Counterintelligence-Scope Polygraph examination with a No Deception Indicated (NDI) result on a pre-appointment and periodic basis

Education

  • Master’s degree in:
    • Business
    • Intelligence Studies
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
    • Or a related field from an accredited institution

Certifications

Required

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)OR
  • Certified Project Manager (CPM)

Military / Government Training Requirements

  • Graduate of Intermediate Level Education (ILE), Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCO), or equivalent U.S. Government (USG) / Intelligence Community (IC) leadership training
  • Graduate of a Military Intelligence Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) / Area of Concentration (AOC) producing course or Intelligence Community equivalent

Experience Requirements

  • 15+ years of full-time experience in management or leadership positions
  • 10+ years of full-time experience supporting Strategic Military Intelligence or Intelligence Community missions focused on:
    • Counterintelligence (CI)
    • HUMINT
    • Special Reconnaissance (SR)
    • Or other sensitive/specialized intelligence activities
  • 5+ years of G-Staff or Action Officer experience supporting intelligence organizations, including:
    • Maintaining accountability of staffing actions
    • Organizing senior-level meetings and briefings
    • Coordinating personnel actions
    • Disseminating information across enterprise environments

Required Knowledge & Skills

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration tools
  • Strong understanding of Intelligence Community Directives, including:
    • ICD 203
    • ICD 206
    • ICD 300
    • ICD 501
    • ICD 704
    • ICD 707
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex intelligence programs in high-visibility operational environments
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Ability to operate independently while managing competing priorities and mission requirements
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and interagency coordination experience across the IC and DoD environments

 

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