Senior Program Manager NORAD NC Security Clearance

Position: Senior Program Manager NORAD NC3 with Security Clearance
Title Senior Program Manager NORAD NC3 Location Colorado Springs, Colorado Description Position:
Senior Program Manager

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (supporting 24/7 operational environment as required) Clearance:
Active TS/SCI required Customer: NORAD / USNORTHCOM (N&NC) - Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6)

Role Overview The Senior Program Manager will provide leadership and oversight in support of NORAD and USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) and Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6) missions. This role oversees advisory and assistance services focused on cyber operations, strategic planning, real-time situational awareness, and operational coordination across federal, state, and local partners. The position supports research, analysis, risk mitigation planning, and capability development to improve survivability, reduce vulnerability, and strengthen cyber and C4 operations across NORAD and USNORTHCOM mission areas.

What You'll Do
* Lead program execution supporting N&NC/J6 cyberspace operations and NC3-related mission areas
* Oversee research and analysis efforts related to cyber operations, operational planning, and real-time situational awareness
* Manage assessments of physical systems, infrastructure, and integrated network systems-of-systems
* Guide analysis of real-time and historical operational data, training events, exercises, and contingency operations
* Develop and present risk mitigation recommendations, including architectural, design, and supply chain considerations
* Oversee development of tools or software prototypes to improve survivability and reduce pre-attack vulnerabilities
* Coordinate cyber planning and collaboration processes with federal, state, and local mission partners
* Ensure program alignment with NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions
* Support C4 operations planning to maintain information and decision superiority
* Provide leadership oversight to support 24/7/365 monitoring and reporting operations conducted by the Cyber Warning and Operations Center (CWOC) and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) teams
* Interface regularly with government leadership to ensure contract performance, mission alignment, and operational effectiveness

Required Experience
* 8 - 10+ years of program management experience supporting DoD or National Security missions
* Experience supporting cyber operations, C4 systems, or strategic planning efforts
* Background in operational planning, situational awareness, or command and control environments
* Experience managing complex technical or analytical programs involving multiple stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience coordinating across federal, state, or interagency organizations
* Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Experience
* Experience supporting NORAD, USNORTHCOM, or NC3 mission areas
* Background in integrated sensing, cyber operations, or network systems-of-systems
* Experience overseeing software prototype development or technical capability assessments
* Familiarity with 24/7 operational environments supporting command and control systems About the Organization About Markesman Group Markesman Group has gathered the nation's foremost experts in Cyber, ISR, Enterprise IT and Intelligence Analysis. We seek to lead with cutting edge technology, high quality development and best value services for both the government and commercial sectors. Our team combines passion, acumen, focus, patriotism, desire, dedication and the love for the job to create value for our customers.

We pride ourselves in a rigorous selection process because not only do we want the best, we want the best to want us. Working closely together as part of a service-disabled veteran owned small business, we enjoy a family environment where teammates challenge and elevate each other every day. The Markesman family is always striving to solve tomorrow's problems, today.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. This position is currently accepting applications.