Contract Program Lead
Job Overview
JTS is seeking a senior-level Program Lead to oversee the design, delivery, staffing, and quality performance of a portfolio of Army leadership programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This role manages facilitators and coaches, oversees curriculum build and delivery, and serves as primary interface to the Government.
Responsibilities:
Oversee design, development, and delivery of nine APG leadership programs.
Lead facilitator/instructor staff, executive coaches, and curriculum efforts, ensuring coordinated delivery across all programs
Remain available for ongoing discussions with APG on emerging training needs, including organizational development work, new curriculum design, and redesign of existing curricula
Develop and maintain the program's Quality Control Plan, including submission to the Contracting Officer/COR and management of any subsequent revisions
Ensure all materials meet Government standards and are APG-branded
Attend post-award and recurring progress meetings with COR/KO
Manage quality control and reporting requirements (CMR, etc.)
Ensure full compliance with PWS performance standards
Maintain working familiarity with adult-learning and experiential facilitation methods (e.g., Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle) to effectively guide and evaluate facilitator teams
Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Education/OD/Social Sciences (Master's preferred) or equivalent experience.
5+ years facilitation in government/DoD or large enterprise leadership programs.
Demonstrated experiential learning (e.g., Kolb) and cohort-based delivery mastery.
MS Teams proficiency; able to adapt to varied learner populations.
Preferred: Prior senior federal/military leadership experience (GS-14+ equiv.)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's in Education/OD/Social Sciences or equivalent; Master's preferred.
10+ years leading complex training/OD programs for federal clients.
Prior senior-level federal experience (GS-14/equivalent or above preferred).
Demonstrated experience in executive-level stakeholder management
Pay: $75,042.64 - $90,373.93 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Program management: 5 years (Required)
Training & development: 5 years (Required)
Stakeholder management: 5 years (Preferred)
Leadership development: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person