Lead and execute the Transition-In Plan from contract award through full operational standup within the defined transition period
Establish and drive transition governance, including schedules, milestones, reporting cadence, and performance tracking
Stand up program operations, including staffing, onboarding, access, processes, and tools, to enable mission execution
Ensure continuity of operations with no degradation to ongoing mission activities during transition
Direct and oversee knowledge transfer activities with incumbent teams, including documentation handoff, briefings, and process alignment
Identify, track, and actively manage transition risks, issues, and dependencies, resolving challenges to maintain schedule and readiness
Coordinate transition execution across program management, engineering, data, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and user support functions
Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and incumbent contractors, driving alignment, transparency, and timely decision-making
Prepare and deliver clear, executive-level briefings and reports on transition status, risks, and operational readiness
Apply transition best practices to improve execution efficiency, reduce risk, and accelerate time to full operational capability

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
12+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 10+ years)
Direct experience leading program transition-in and/or transition-out efforts for large-scale Federal or DoD programs
Demonstrated experience executing transitions within compressed timelines (e.g., 60–120 day transition windows)
Experience coordinating with Government stakeholders, incumbent contractors, and cross-functional teams during transition execution
Proven ability to develop and execute transition plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
Demonstrated success ensuring operational continuity and readiness during high-risk program transitions
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior Government stakeholders.

Benefits

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

program transition managementrisk mitigation strategiesoperational readinesstransition planningperformance trackingschedulingknowledge transferprocess alignmentDevSecOpscybersecurity

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationstakeholder managementteam coordinationexecutive briefingtransparencyalignmentadaptability