Program Manager II

Cayuse Holdings

Program Manager II overseeing performance delivery and personnel management for government contracts at Cayuse. Ensuring quality recruiting and adherence to client requirements and contract obligations.

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 twenty-five (25) years of professional experience, at least fifteen (15) managing large government programs.
Must have at least six (6) years of experience as a senior program manager responsible for meeting government contract requirements as a contractor.
Must have at least fifteen (15) years of leadership/supervisory experience handling HR, and EEO related issues in a government workforce setting.
Demonstrated ability managing contracts in excess of $30 million annually and a workforce of over 250+ 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 performed at the clients’ facility, U.S Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Minimum Skills: Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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

program managementcontract managementhuman resources managementsecurity operationsgovernment program evaluationadult education program managementrisk mitigationfiscal managementplanning and schedulingpolicy enforcement

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmultitaskingadaptabilityself-motivationteam collaboration

Certifications

Top Secret Clearance