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Contractor Program Manager, GEOINT Ground Programs

Red GateMcLean, VAL7 ManagerSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview As the Contractor Program Manager for NGA GEOINT ground programs, you lead a 100+ person team and own the contract end-to-end. You serve as the single point of contact between the contractor and government offices, driving performance, budget adherence, schedules, and deliverables. You manage risk, reporting, and CDRLs while coordinating subcontractors to ensure on-time, compliant outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of mission-critical intelligence support and program execution, offering high impact across NGA sites. Compensation / Benefitsflexible time off11 paid holidaysimmediate 401(k) eligibility with generous matchfull medical, dental, and vision coverage100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsprofessional development assistance for degrees and certifications ResponsibilitiesLead a 100+ person team supporting the NGA GEOINT ground portfolio across multiple sitesServe as the single point of contact between contractor and Government program officeDirect, manage, and administer all contract tasks to meet budget and scheduleOversee performance, financial reporting and burn rate, schedules, personnel, training, security deliverables, and contract modifications including subcontractorsKeep COR and Government PM informed on risks, issues, and remediation plansOwn timely and compliant delivery of all CDRLs Key requirementsBachelor's degree10+ years of program management experience within the Department of WarExperience leading programs of similar size with subcontractor managementActive TS/SCI clearanceCounterintelligence-scope polygraph within last five years (or scheduled within 90 days)clear communicationstakeholder managementrisk managementprogram managementfinancial reporting and burn rate analysisschedules and lifecycle management