Program Manager (Strategic Level Security Cooperation) (internal opening) ($100-$160K)
Job Description
About This Opportunity
We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in support of a prestigious contract with the Department of Defense focused on strategic security cooperation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to initiatives that strengthen U.S. and global security by supporting institutional capacity building, facilitating defense partnerships, and delivering policy and programmatic expertise. The ideal candidates will share our passion for addressing global instability and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where their work directly impacts critical national security objectives.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with DoD leaders, Combatant Commands, and interagency stakeholders to help shape and implement security cooperation strategies. Whether it’s drafting policy guidance, supporting legislative engagements, or developing innovative approaches to civilian harm mitigation and technology transfer, you will play a key role in advancing the mission to strengthen alliances and partnerships worldwide. Join us in making a tangible difference at the intersection of defense, diplomacy, and development.
The Program Manager (Strategic Level Security Cooperation) serves as the senior interlocutor with the U.S. Government, overseeing daily contract taskings, deliverables, quality control and assurance, compliance, and client management activities. This position requires approximately 80% or more of work hours onsite and availability by telephone within 30 minutes during core hours when teleworking. The Program Manager is responsible for managing contract travel requirements, preparing travel documentation, and tracking burn rates, while also conducting in-processing and out-processing for contract personnel. They develop and maintain a deep understanding of security cooperation authorities, legislative actions, and funding mechanisms to ensure alignment with DoD objectives. Key duties include preparing and coordinating official documentation, maintaining accurate program records (e.g., meeting minutes, action items, cost/schedule data), and delivering monthly reports to government stakeholders. Additionally, they provide support for Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation policies or regional security cooperation strategy development as needed. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and strategic management skills to ensure compliance, effective program execution, and alignment with overarching defense priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Education: Masters degree in a field directly related to business management, program management, or national security.
- Experience:
- A minimum of fifteen years of program management experience in strategic defense policy environments similar to OSD components at the Under Secretary level, leading and supervising multi-disciplined teams of research analysts and multiple operational departments.
- Equivalent military experience is acceptable in lieu of civilian program management experience.
- Management experience in OSD, Joint, or Military Service component.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, vision benefits
- Opportunity for hybrid work model/telework
- Professional development stipend
- Opportunities for international travel
To Apply
This opening closes on January 3, 2025, but applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to early applicants. Please apply early.
This opportunity is only open to U.S. citizens with active TOP SECRET security clearance.
Complete an application and submit an up-to-date CV.
Coordinate with Motive to verify your security clearance eligibility. (Note: Again, this position requires active TOP SECRET security clearance. If you are not cleared, unfortunately, you are not eligible.)