Program Manager

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This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance

• Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in program management, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi‑faceted initiatives
• Experience with strategic communication planning, media operations, and content production, including photo and video production planning.
• Ability to analyze performance data, forecast challenges, and propose effective solutions to CENTCOM leadership.
• Experience managing large‑scale contract work forces of 40+ personnel in a high‑tempo operational environment.
• Proven ability to navigate U.S. military structure, culture, and language, ensuring alignment with CENTCOM’s mission.
• Excellent leadership, communication, briefing, and critical thinking skills to drive mission success.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment, ensuring timely and high‑quality deliverables.
• The Program Manager will be required to support emergent 24/7 surge operations outside of normal working hours in response to crises, operational shifts, or mission‑critical directives from the CCPA Director.

The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between CENTCOM and the contracting company's management, ensuring seamless coordination, oversight, and execution of contract workforce operations. This role requires strategic planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication to align program objectives with CENTCOM’s mission priorities. The Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of multiple interrelated projects while adhering to contractual requirements, performance standards, and operational policies.

• Develop comprehensive program strategies that align with CENTCOM’s objectives, ensuring scope, milestones, and timelines are clearly defined.
• Establish standard operating procedures for workforce management, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Allocate and manage contractor personnel, budgets, and technological resources efficiently to optimize outcomes.
• Oversee scheduling, assignments, and tasking for a workforce of all contract personnel, ensuring mission success.
• Support recruitment and hiring processes, identifying and integrating top‑tier talent to meet evolving program needs.
• Establish performance standards and implement improvement plans for contractors who fail to meet expectations.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact program success.
• Develop contingency plans for high‑priority, mission‑critical scenarios, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• Provide real‑time solutions to challenges, balancing project demands with CENTCOM’s strategic priorities.
• Implement robust quality control measures to ensure program deliverables meet CENTCOM’s standards.
• Develop and present monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports, offering data‑driven recommendations for improvement.
• Track and assess contractor performance metrics, ensuring compliance with program goals and contractual obligations.

Tampa, FL

TS/SCI

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies. Lukos is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing