Program Manager – Battlefield Staff Ride Program
McColm & Company
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters related to program delivery
- Coordinate with the Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all program requirements
- Ensure all Battlefield Staff Rides meet commander training objectives across three categories: historical tradition/legacy, military values, and combat performance
- Manage scheduling and coordination of approximately 80+ BSRs annually
- Recruit, credential, and manage a team of qualified military history instructors
- Ensure all instructors possess required expertise in battlefield dynamics, military leadership principles, and relevant campaign knowledge
- Coordinate instructor assignments based on battlefield expertise and unit requirements
- Maintain current instructor resumes and qualifications documentation
- Develop and maintain the Quality Control Plan (QCP) ensuring all services meet contract requirements
- Monitor performance against all deliverables, timelines, and specifications
- Investigate and correct any non-conforming performance
- Collect and analyze student critique sheets; prepare annual summary self-evaluation reports
- Report any issues affecting performance to the COR within 48 hours
- Coordinate all logistical support including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals
- Ensure bus transportation meets requirements (deluxe motor coach with WC, A/C, audio/video equipment)
- Verify hotels meet minimum 3-star standards and Force Protection criteria
- Manage meal coordination including dietary accommodations
- Secure all required approvals and clearances for cross-border travel
- Coordinate with unit POCs on Combat Leadership Workshop locations and itineraries
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing programs of similar scope within the last 8 years, with annual program value of at least $500,000
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Understanding of U.S. Army doctrine, terminology, and organizational structure
- Experience coordinating complex logistics including transportation, lodging, and meals across multiple European countries
- Ability to manage and coordinate instructor teams
- Valid authorization to work in Germany (EU citizenship, work permit, or NATO SOFA status)
- Ability to travel extensively throughout Europe
- Available Monday through Friday, 0800-1600 CET, with flexibility for program execution outside these hours
- Prior U.S. military service or civilian experience supporting military training programs (preferred)
- Advanced degree in history, military studies, or related field (preferred)
- Experience with U.S. Government contracting and Performance Work Statements (preferred)
- Knowledge of German language (preferred)
- Familiarity with Force Protection requirements and Anti-Terrorism protocols (preferred)
- Experience developing and implementing Quality Control Plans (preferred)
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
- generous Paid Time Off
- 11 paid federal holidays
- annual performance-based bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementlogistics coordinationquality control plan developmentmilitary history expertisebattlefield dynamics knowledgemilitary leadership principlesperformance monitoringcontract managementU.S. Government contractingPerformance Work Statements
Soft Skills
communicationteam managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingflexibilityorganizational skillsleadershipcoordinationreportingcustomer service
Certifications
valid authorization to work in GermanyNATO SOFA status