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Our work reaches the most senior levels of DOD leadership, and the precision and polish of every product we deliver reflects that standard.What your day-to-day will look like:Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level analysts, ensuring consistent quality, professional development, and accountabilityServe as the primary QA/QC lead, reviewing all major deliverables before they reach the client — briefings, memoranda, reports, and presentations tailored for senior level DOD leadership, and Congressional audiencesAnticipate client needs, complete analysis proactively, and bring forward recommendations without being askedParticipate directly in senior-level client meetings and represent JLL in high-stakes engagements with DOD and interagency stakeholdersProvide subject matter expertise across real estate finance, federal program management, and/or policy analysisKeep DOD leadership and stakeholders informed of relevant developments and program statusSupport business development activities including RFP responses and new initiative identificationFoster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with JLL's valuesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (business, finance, public policy, real estate, or related field); advanced degree a plus8+ years of professional experience in federal advisory services, real estate finance, program management, DOD/defense housing, or a related field; exceptional candidates with fewer years and a demonstrated track record will be consideredExperience advising senior government clients, with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly to executive-level audiencesStrong written communication skills — you understand what \"client-ready\" means and hold yourself and your team to that standardDemonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver under pressureUS citizenship requiredActive DOD Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain)Availability for hybrid schedule across Washington, DC (2020 K Street NW), the Pentagon, and remotePreferred Qualifications:PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification from a recognized institutionLocation: Washington, DC","company":"JLL","rawCompany":"jll","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-24T07:55:29.840Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9141.00","title":"Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers","slug":"property-real-estate-and-community-association-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"Senior Program Manager - JLLWhat this job involves - JLL's Public Institutions group is seeking a Senior Program Manager to serve as a senior team leader on our advisory engagement supporting the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing (ODASD(H)). 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