Program Manager

Status : Contingent Upon Award
Location: National Capital Region / Hybrid (Remote with meetings in D.C./Northern VA as needed)
Start Date : Upon Contract Award
Security Clearance: Secret (TS/SCI Preferred)
Travel: CONUS Travel as Required

Background:
Vectrona is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead contract execution for the NGB J5-J Strategic Planning Analysis Services contract. This role is responsible for program oversight, personnel management, task order execution, and customer engagement in support of high-level strategic planning, policy development, and interagency coordination for the National Guard Bureau’s J5-J Plans Division.

The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between the government and contractor personnel, ensuring all work is executed to standard and delivered on time. This role requires expertise in DoD joint planning processes, organizational leadership, and performance-based contract management.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provide overall management and oversight of the Strategic Planning Analysis Services program to ensure alignment with contract requirements and mission objectives
• Serve as the primary liaison with NGB J5-J leadership and contracting officials to coordinate priorities, resolve issues, and maintain communication
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of a cross-functional team of analysts, planners, and support staff
• Manage the quality and timeliness of deliverables, including strategic policy products, CNGB issuances, meeting support materials, dashboards, and analysis
• Monitor and report program performance using project management tools and contract performance metrics
• Support risk management, change management, and continuous process improvement across all task areas
• Coordinate with corporate leadership to ensure sufficient resources and technical reach-back are available to the team

Preferred Education/Degree:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing DoD contracts and/or leading strategic planning efforts within the National Guard, Army, or Joint Staff
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Strategic Planning, or related discipline
• PMP certification or DAWIA Program Management Level II/III
• Prior experience leading cross-agency planning teams or managing national-level joint planning support

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Proven track record managing teams delivering policy, planning, and analytical products for senior DoD leadership
• Familiarity with NGB, CCMDs, JSPS, JSCP, and other key strategic planning frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams in dynamic, high-stakes environments
• Experience managing deliverables across multiple lines of effort in accordance with PWS-defined performance standards
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

VECTRONA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

All Vectrona employment is contingent upon the individual providing legal proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States and satisfactory background check results.

Employment with Vectrona is “at will” in accordance with Federal/State laws.

Vectrona provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment. In addition to federal law requirements, Vectrona complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.