Program Manager
Washington, DC - Remote
Full Time
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, financial performance, and operational success of a complex government program. This individual serves as the primary interface with Government leadership, oversees program personnel, ensures contractual compliance, manages risks, and drives continuous performance improvements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
The successful candidate will possess deep knowledge of DIA operations, Intelligence Community mission requirements, and federal program management best practices.
Essential Job Functions:
Program Leadership
Provide overall leadership and direction for a complex intelligence support program.
Serve as the primary point of contact between Global Dimensions and Government leadership.
Lead program execution to ensure contractual, technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved.
Develop and implement program strategies that support customer mission requirements.
Provide executive-level briefings, status reports, and recommendations to senior Government and company leadership.
Contract & Financial Management
Manage program budgets, staffing plans, subcontractors, and financial performance.
Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
Identify and mitigate program risks while implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables.
Personnel Leadership
Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing program staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission excellence.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide leadership development opportunities.
Ensure personnel maintain required certifications, training, and security clearances.
Customer Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with DIA, Intelligence Community, and Department of Defense stakeholders.
Anticipate customer needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve mission support.
Represent the company during customer meetings, program reviews, and executive briefings.
Operational Excellence
Establish and monitor program performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and security requirements.
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Support business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities within existing programs.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Minimum 16 years of management experience, including applicable military leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager on a large, complex government or intelligence program.
Advanced knowledge of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Proven ability to manage program budgets, schedules, staffing, and contractual performance.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience briefing senior military, government, and executive leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn and utilize new technologies, systems, and software applications.
Desired Skills:
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required; SCI eligibility is highly desirable.
Familiarity with the Solutions for the Information Analysis III (SIA III) contract.
Prior U.S. Military or Federal Government experience.
Experience supporting intelligence, defense, or national security missions.
Based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams supporting classified operations.
Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Degree / Education with Institution & Completion Year:
Do you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)?
Do you have advanced knowledge of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)?
Minimum 16 years of management experience, including applicable military leadership experience?
Do you have an active clearance? If so, what level.
Familiarity with the Solutions for the Information Analysis III (SIA III) contract.
Prior U.S. Military or Federal Government experience? If so, which one.
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (No sponsorship required):
Expected Salary:
