Program Manager

Cayuse Holdings

Program Manager ensuring delivery of all performance under the contract and overseeing all contractors. Collaborating with HR and managing operations in accordance with contract requirements.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,257 - $184,233 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as focal point for all contractor functions that pertain to performance under the contract
Interacts on a weekly basis with Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Government Technical Monitors to ensure required performance levels
Supervise, oversee, and direct ongoing strategy to mitigate risk and maintain continuity of operations in accordance with the requirements specified in the contract and task orders
Advise and assist regarding the technical scope of the contract
Support the client's human resource objectives by working with Cayuse Human Resources to ensure effective recruiting, selecting, orienting, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees
Plan, establish, and review compensation actions, enforce policies and procedures
Ensure timely and accurate reporting, provision of qualified personnel for each task order, and timely and accurate implementation of the requirements of the contract SOW
Ensure all aspects of planning, scheduling, organizing, and managing of all contractor personnel
Ensure professional development training as required for personnel
Oversee on-time delivery of requirements, invoicing, and other fiscal management functions
Review, assess, manage, and correct any behavior by contractor personnel that would reflect poorly on the client or contract company
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in a Business, Management, or Security Administration related field
At least fifteen (15) years of professional experience, at least five (5) managing large government programs
Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a senior program manager responsible for meeting government contract requirements as a contractor
Must have at least five (5) years of leadership/supervisory experience including handling HR, and EEO related issues in a government workforce setting
Demonstrated ability managing contracts in excess of $10 million annually and a workforce of over 50+ personnel
Experience with Government policies and procedures domestically and abroad
Experience with the function, policies, and procedures associated with security operations of U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing government programs
Experience as an instructor or manager of adult education programs for security professionals
Top Secret Clearance is required
Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to pass a background check
May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementprogram managementrisk mitigationfiscal managementhuman resources managementemployee developmentplanningschedulingreportinggovernment contract compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipsupervisory experiencecommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadvisory skillscounselingdisciplinary skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

Top Secret Clearance