Program Manager

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced On‑Site Program Manager responsible for overall contract performance at multiple Department of Energy (DOE) facilities. The position requires daily interaction and progress meetings with U.S. government personnel, maintaining high standards of competency, conduct, and integrity of all assigned personnel, and operating within budget. A security clearance consistent with contract requirements and U.S. or naturalized citizenship are required. The role is contingent upon contract award and will be based on‑site in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Daily interaction and progress meetings with U.S. government personnel, direct reports, and facility commanders.
• Conduct operational and security analysis and planning required for the development and implementation of security procedures, plans, and directives supporting specific mission requirements.
• Provide leadership, quality, and reporting oversight to manage safety of officers, ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), identify and correct performance issues, and operate within budget.
• Manage, supervise, and staff the protective force in accordance with DOE Orders, standards, directives, sound business practices, and corporate policies.

Skills

• Expert‑level knowledge of all phases of current security technology and broad working knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art access control systems, preferably at a DOE site.
• Working knowledge of protection of classified matter, computer systems and related software, communications systems, and U.S. government property and assets.
• Project management techniques covering conceptualization, preliminary planning, design, project development, cost control, budget development, and cost‑saving methodologies.
• Ability to effectively organize, coordinate, and direct work efficiently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership and team‑building abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Ten years of relevant commercial or government experience in security, law enforcement, military, protective force, or comparable operational environments, with at least the most recent eight years in verifiable law‑enforcement, military, or security‑related roles.
• Three years of experience managing a security contract or security operation with 200 + personnel across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Current DOE Q access authorization or eligibility to obtain one (e.g., Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance based on a recent Single Scope Background Investigation).

Pay

In compliance with state pay‑transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $200,000 – $250,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation; the final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 100 % paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks.
• Parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Visual acuity for data preparation, document transcription, computer work, reading, inspection, and machinery operation.
• Ability to push or pull objects using body strength.
• Capability to read and write complex English documents.
• Capacity to reason, make sound decisions, and concentrate for extended periods.
• Ability to convey spoken instructions clearly, quickly, and loudly.