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Core One · Onsite · McLean, VA

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Contract Program Manager

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary

We are looking for a Contract Program Manager to lead a cross-functional team responsible for building and delivering a web-based internal tool that will be used by non-technical end users. This ideal candidate is a leader who can bridge the gap between technical teams, Sponsor stakeholders, and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for program execution throughout the creation of the tool as well leading the team post deployment for maintenance, updates, and enhancements to ensure continued compliance and usability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of program execution, ensuring objectives and performance standards are met in alignment with sponsor requirements.
  • Develop and manage Agile program management frameworks to ensure iterative delivery, transparency, and continuous improvement across technical teams.
  • Act as the main liaison between the Sponsor, internal leadership, and subcontractor organizations to ensure alignment of program goals and deliverables.
  • Ensure all program activities comply with Sponsor security requirements, ISSA/ITS clearance standards, and IC protocols.
  • Maintain adherence to PMP and Agile best practices, organizational policies, and federal acquisition regulations.
  • Translate Sponsor mission needs into actionable program objectives and technical tasks.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity
  • 10+ years of Program Management experience with Agile program management methodologies
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • 10+ years experience in management of classified IC programs
  • Subcontract management experience
  • Experience planning and managing work on completion-based contracts 

Desired Qualifications

  • 15+ years of IC experience

Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

 

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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How this Program Manager salary compares

This role pays $212,500/yrabove the typical range for Program Manager roles.

$109,040 median $162,000 $218,140

Typical range $125,000–$196,099/yr, from 8 comparable Program Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Program Manager salary insights →

About Core One

Core One is always seeking talented professionals. If you would like to submit a resume to Core One to have on file, please send an email to [email protected]. You may also view our current openings here:

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