Program Manager – Cleared

CDW

Engineering Program Manager overseeing telecommunications infrastructure projects for Marine Corps, coordinating technical implementations and ensuring alignment with military standards.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeWashington D.C. • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary technical lead coordinating MILCON and ICG development efforts to ensure alignment with Marine Corps requirements and capabilities, including Installation Communication Grid (ICG) and telecommunications infrastructure initiatives
Combine broad technical expertise with non-technical relationship and consensus building skills to help understand and align clients to infrastructure solutions across MCICOM, Marine Corps installations, and other key stakeholders
Lead and manage MILCON projects from initial concept through closeout, including requirements definition, documentation development (DD 1391s, cost estimates, etc.), design reviews, construction execution, quality assurance, and operational turnover
Oversee planning, design, installation, and integration of ICG and supporting infrastructure across Marine Corps installations
Ensure the implementation of best-of-breed technologies while mitigating risks and overseeing the work of diverse technical teams
Collaborate with Marine Corps stakeholders to ensure successful integration of telecommunications solutions into installation IT infrastructure
Develop and manage project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Provide technical guidance and support to Marine Corps personnel, installation G-6 staff, Public Works Departments, and contractors
Ensure ICG designs meet the appropriate standards and cybersecurity requirements; integrate ICG requirements into MILCON vertical construction projects
Conduct constructability reviews, design quality assessments, site visits, and construction progress inspections
Provide regular status reports to internal leadership, MCICOM leadership, and senior Marine Corps stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Telecommunications), Construction Management, or related technical field required
10 years of progressive experience in program/project management, including solution architecture, telecommunications infrastructure deployments, and construction management
Minimum 5 years of direct experience with DoW MILCON process from programming through construction closeout
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Installation Communication Grid (ICG) planning, design, and implementation
Minimum 8 years managing telecommunications infrastructure projects valued at $10M or greater
Experience interfacing between deeply technical teams, construction practitioners, and senior stakeholders; proven ability to build cross-functional consensus and develop project roadmaps from scratch
Direct experience with Marine Corps or DoW standards and requirements for MILCON, telecommunications infrastructure, and ICG
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to brief complex technical concepts to senior leadership
Expert knowledge of MILCON processes including DD Form 1391 development, Military Construction Codification System (MCCS)
Comprehensive understanding of ICG architecture, fiber optic network design and installation, structured cabling systems, network topology and redundancy requirements, and Telecommunications Infrastructure and Pathways Spaces standards
Proficiency with telecommunications infrastructure construction methods including Outside Plant (OSP) engineering, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), trenching operations, fiber optic splicing and testing methodologies, and conduit/manhole systems
Active Secret clearance required
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

program/project managementsolution architecturetelecommunications infrastructureconstruction managementInstallation Communication Grid (ICG)fiber optic network designstructured cabling systemstelecommunications infrastructure construction methodsCritical Path Method (CPM)Military Construction Codification System (MCCS)

Soft Skills

relationship buildingconsensus buildingcommunication skillscross-functional collaborationtechnical guidance

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringActive Secret clearance