Program Manager

About the role

Trace Systems is looking for a Program Manager who will be a key member of a dynamic, multi-disciplined team. This role will manage geographically dispersed services for a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) customers, focusing on Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) support services. The Program Manager is accountable for the full lifecycle cost, schedule, and performance management, ensuring successful contract execution through coordination with government and corporate stakeholders, operational leadership, personnel oversight, risk management, quality assurance, finance, procurement, and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Contract Execution & Personnel Management: Provide full-spectrum oversight of personnel and project operations to meet all contractual requirements. Ensure seamless execution of tasks and deliverables in accordance with program objectives and government expectations.
• Continuity of Operations: Serve as the primary continuity point during any staff absences. Maintain operational stability and performance standards without disruption.
• 24/7 Government Liaison: Remain available at all times (24/7) for direct contact by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to support mission-critical communication and rapid decision-making.
• Leadership & Oversight: Lead and supervise the contractor team; establish priorities, set deadlines, and drive performance. Maintain alignment with cost, schedule, and quality metrics defined by Trace Systems.
• Performance Evaluation: Continuously evaluate task and individual performance. Provide feedback, implement corrective actions as necessary, and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Operational Coordination: Manage personnel throughout short- and long-term deployments utilizing the appropriate internal service centers for planning, coordination, and execution.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Execute additional tasks as required to support evolving program and mission needs.

Requirements

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and contract requirements.
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience within the last 15 years managing projects of similar scope and complexity, including at least one project involving ISR support.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) or its Component Commands, with a comprehensive understanding of SOF missions, operational environments, command structures, and the unique requirements of the Special Operations community.
• Demonstrated ability, background, and qualifications to lead and manage staff support services, operations, and logistics support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Geospatial Intelligence, or Aviation/Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Master’s Degree in Business Management or Business Administration (desired).
• GSA FEDSIM Program management experience (desired).
• Previous US military experience, preferably AISR-related (desired).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to perform effectively within deadlines.

About Trace Systems

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud, and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.