Expert Program Manager; Security Clearance

Position: Expert Program Manager (China) with Security Clearance
Celestar Corporation is seeking a to support DIA China Mission Group (CMG) task order The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity. ANTICIPATED AWARD:
August 2026 ANTICIPATED START:
August 2026 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

LOCATION:

National Capital Region (NCR) CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT :
Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

About Us:

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* The Program Manager manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met, system resources are utilized effectively, and proper relationships are established between customers.
* Responsible for cost, schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation on projects including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities, and other activities.
* Coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.
* Maintains a weekly matrix of all available resources within DIA across the DIE, etc. and contingency factors that may drive staffing requirements.
* Coordinates a planning team that tracks intel requirement drivers, ensuring both the foreseen needs and potential staffing solutions to support those needs across the CMG operational spectrum. Required qualifications/skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):
• Minimum 20 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Minimum of a Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Education Substitution:
In accordance with the SIA3 IDIQ labor category requirements, the Government may, at its sole discretion, accept additional relevant experience performing substantially similar duties in lieu of a specified degree requirement. Candidates lacking the stated degree are encouraged to apply if they possess extensive directly related experience. This substitution does not apply to licenses, certifications, clearances, or other requirements mandated by law, regulation, or Government policy.

• Must have an intel planning background to support the full spectrum of intelligence activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large teams across CONUS and OCONUS.
• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrates analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with labor category mission.
• Demonstrates extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymaker (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years). Come on board with a company that Values its Employees! Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;

age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.