Expert Program Manager (China)

About the role

Celestar Corporation is seeking an Expert Program Manager to support DIA China Mission Group (CMG) task order. The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Responsibilities

• Manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met, system resources are utilized effectively, and proper relationships are established between customers.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation on projects including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities, and other activities.
• Captures and coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.
• Maintains a weekly matrix of all available resources within DIA across the DIE, etc. and contingency factors that may drive staffing requirements.
• Captures and coordinates a planning team that tracks intel requirement drivers, ensuring both the foreseen needs and potential staffing solutions to support those needs across the CMG operational spectrum.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large teams across CONUS and OCONUS.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with labor category mission.
• Demonstrated extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymakers (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years).

Qualifications

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Benefits

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.