Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. 

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Program Supervisor to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)) on the PRISM program. This role supports the RPI SADS Governance and Decision Support portfolio and Total Force Manpower requirements.

You’ll coordinate the preparation, logistics, and follow-through for senior governance forums chaired by P&R leadership, including the Warrior Policy Board. You’ll also coordinate P&R participation in Department-level forums such as the Deputy’s Management Action Group and the Deputy’s Workforce Council. Working with senior leaders’ front offices, Military Departments, Services, and Principal Staff Assistants, you’ll make sure leaders have the materials they need to make decisions and that actions are tracked afterward.

This position requires regular on-site attendance at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide executive secretariat support for senior governance forums chaired by the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness. Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and meeting requirements with each principal’s staff.
• Coordinate P&R representation at Department-level forums, including the Deputy’s Management Action Group, 3-Star RMGs, and the Deputy’s Workforce Council. Validate attendance rosters and communicate changes in representation to forum staff.
• Verify attendee clearance and access requirements with security offices, coordinate Pentagon visitor access, and prepare seating charts and name tents in accordance with executive protocol and order of precedence.
• Oversee day-of meeting logistics, including room setup, audiovisual and video teleconference support, and operation of presentation slides during sessions.
• Review and edit read-ahead materials, including policy summaries, decision papers, and slide decks. Manage version control, coordinate stakeholder review and distribution, and schedule senior leader pre-briefs.
• Assign and track actions in CATMS, monitor deadlines, manage document uploads, route signature packages, and notify stakeholders of outcomes.
• Coordinate senior leader calendars and meeting invitations. Maintain and distribute the consolidated forum schedule, issue advance notices, and prepare instructions for front-office staff.
• Document forum decisions and action items, coordinate meeting summaries, and represent P&R interests in program meetings.
• Maintain SharePoint sites, calendars, permissions, distribution lists, and stakeholder rosters. Build tracking spreadsheets, review data and graphics for discrepancies, and report findings to leadership.
• Support Total Force Manpower taskers, including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) document review and redaction of personally identifiable information (PII). Handle and dispose of classified and sensitive materials in accordance with DoD security procedures.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in executive secretariat support, senior leader forum coordination, program operations, or related work.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field. Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Direct experience supporting the Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs, or prior military experience.
• Experience in a DoD executive engine room, with working knowledge of DoD governance structures, senior leader forums, and front-office procedures.
• Knowledge of executive protocol, order of precedence, and DoD security procedures for clearance verification, visitor access, and handling classified and sensitive information.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook, and strong SharePoint skills. Proficiency with CATMS and Intelink or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently coordinate complex schedules and deliverables as priorities change.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive administrative and logistical support experience within or in support of DoD.
• Project management experience coordinating senior leadership meetings or high-level DoD governance forums.
• Experience supporting OUSW(P&R) or a comparable Office of the Secretary of Defense front office, including using CATMS for tasking and correspondence.
• Experience coordinating meetings that require special access or clearance verification.

Benefits

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with national average market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being. The annual salary range for this role is $150,000 - $165,000. Please note that the salary information provided is a general guideline. CATHEXIS considers various factors in its final offer, including location, qualifications, experience, and skills. 

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department RecruitingTeam@cathexiscorp.com