Program Manager Planning and Exercises Lead

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to lead the Planning and Exercise Cell (PLEX) for the Joint Cyber Training Enterprise. The successful candidate will provide direct support to the Task Order Sr. Program Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of complex cyber training and exercises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage a team of staff personnel to ensure the successful execution of PLEX activities.
• Develop and execute project schedules, staffing plans, and program management plans to support PLEX operations.
• Prepare and implement quality assurance programs to ensure the highest quality of task completion.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, track status, and ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Act as the single point of contact for all PLEX-related issues or concerns.
• Perform horizontal integration planning and execution activities to ensure seamless coordination with other corporate functional areas.
• Interface frequently with senior-level customers, technical staff, managers, and peers to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Oversee the development, testing, documentation, fielding, and support of complex cyber and IT training systems and equipment.
• Ensure the highest quality of task completion, meeting contractual performance criteria and deliverables in accordance with the contract.
• Develop long-term and strategic objectives to ensure that end-user requirements are satisfied in future years of the contract.
• Facilitate all aspects of the Joint Event Lifecycle (JELC), including concept development, initial, main, and final planning conferences, MSEL conference, and logistics.
• Support Mission Readiness Reviews, including coordination, distribution list maintenance, and follow-on action tracking and support.
• Develop and maintain schedules and battle rhythms for all conferences, events, and VIP activities.
• Coordinate logistics, including scheduling facilities, equipment, and force movements.
• Develop Task Evaluation and Observation Worksheets and assist with post-exercise activities.
• Provide readiness support, including development of schedules and battle rhythm for Mission Readiness Reviews (MMRs).
• Facilitate development of After-Action Reports (AARs), develop and maintain distribution lists, and assist with analytics and trend analysis.
• Implement the Joint Training System (JTS) through Joint Training Plan development.
• Measure training outcomes against overall Command readiness and contribute substantive content to the development of Command Readiness Reports.
• Satisfy ad hoc tasks in execution of Commander's Cyber Mission training priorities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as an Intel Analyst, with a cyber or SIGINT support to cyber focus.
• Extensive cyber exercise planning and expert understanding of the JELC.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communications skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• An active TS/SCI with CI poly is required.
• Experience with planning, estimating, organizing, staffing, and executing projects at scale, including multiple, distributed teams.
• Experience staffing and managing teams that include both an onsite and remote workforce.
• Experience with organizing and coordinating the planning and production of client deliveries.
• Experience with meeting and completing tasks assignments within estimated periods and budget constraints.
• Experience with applying quality assurance measures to improve contract performance.
• Experience with Agile based development approaches.
• Experience with Federal cybersecurity organizations, policies, programs, and structures – experience and relationships with DoD USCYBERCOM or Service Cyber Components is a plus.
• Must have demonstrated success in all phases of acquisition management (scheduling, risk management, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration), and experience as an effective manager of teams comprised of diverse professional, technical, and support personnel.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with senior-level customers, technical staff, managers, and peers.
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities with a demonstrated capability to coordinate and align efforts between government customers, senior executives, subcontractors, and team members.
• Must be able to assess and enhance the performance of task leaders, team members, and support personnel, and processes that are being used.
• Must be able to understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns, and to assure customer(s) that the program is being managed effectively.
• Experienced knowledge of Federal Government acquisition processes including FAR, DID, CDRLS, etc.
• Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
• Bachelor's degree required in business management, finance, or accounting, and advanced degree/studies preferred or completion of a military technical training school.
• Fifteen (15) years of Department of Defense leadership experience can be substituted for degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex projects and programs for the federal government.
• PMP or equivalent (highly desired).
• Experience managing software development projects, using agile principles and methods.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior service in exercise position for large Task Force, similar DoD, or large organization.
• Possesses ability and experience to brief and provide training for senior military and civilian leaders.
• Experience with Joint Training System (JTS) implementation including development of schedules and battle rhythms for JTS key annual activities.
• Experience developing Joint Training Plans including training objectives, training objective workshops, and identification of training activities.
• Experience developing the Commander's Annual Training Guidance.
• Experience with Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS).
• Demonstrated initiative in executing past roles and responsibilities.
• Highly organized, flexible with tasking, and has strong ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses strong writing, briefing, coaching, and leading skills.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance:

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $185,000, Salary Maximum: $235,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.