Task Order Program Manager

Program Management

Washington, DC

ID: 1222-383

Full-Time/Regular

We are seeking a Task Order Program Manager (Government Site) to serve as the accountable leader for planning, coordinating, and executing complex defense R&E programs in a highly classified TS/SCI environment (SAP-eligible). In this role, you will manage a major task order and guide cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of advanced technology efforts—requirements, design, manufacturing, integration, test, and delivery—while ensuring disciplined performance against cost, schedule, risk, and mission outcomes. You will bring 10 years of executive program leadership (including oversight of $100M programs or portfolios), proven experience operating within SAP/SCI, and a strong working command of the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework and DoW stakeholder environment. This position requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills to align stakeholders, resolve issues rapidly, and brief senior decision-makers, with EM/RF domain familiarity considered a valuable advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end task order execution for major defense R&E and technology development efforts, delivering outcomes across scope, cost, schedule, and performance.
• Direct a portfolio of high-value programs (>$100M) as the lead/deputy PM, aligning priorities, resources, and tradeoffs across multiple technology initiatives.
• Oversee the full technology lifecycle—requirements, design, manufacturing, integration, verification/validation, and test—ensuring readiness for transition and operational use.
• Operate effectively in SAP/SCI environments, enforcing security, access controls, and classified program procedures while maintaining compliance and mission tempo.
• Execute within the DoD 5000-series acquisition framework, applying DoW processes, documentation, and decision support for lifecycle reviews and milestone decisions.
• Manage contract performance for complex support services, including staffing, deliverables, subcontractor coordination, and quality assurance aligned to task order requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across the DoW and R&E community; produce clear written products and deliver concise briefings to senior stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risk (including EM/RF considerations as applicable).
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI (Candidates must be clearance-eligible and prepared to maintain clearance status throughout the duration of employment.)
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, Software Engineering, Cyber Engineering, or AI/ML Engineering is required.
• 10 years’ experience managing, planning, developing, and executing major research/engineering/development efforts for defense organizations; serving as a lead or deputy Program Manager for major technology programs or portfolios exceeding $100M; and demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and brief senior stakeholders.
• 5 years’ experience leading and operating in highly classified environments, including SAP and SCI; and experience with the DoW Defense Acquisition System (DoD 5000 series) plus knowledge of DoW organizational structure and collaboration with R&E program managers.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience managing support services contracts comparable in size, scope, and complexity to the task order; and establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across the DoW.
• 5 years’ experience and foundational knowledge in Electromagnetics and Radio Frequencies (EM/RF).
  
  

Why Work for Us?

We Offer

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
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Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.