Program Manager - OBIQUA

Program Manager

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The primary place of performance will be at DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: October 2026 ANTICIPATED START: October 2026 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years LOCATION: DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

About Us :

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities:

This opportunity supports DIA's Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) initiative focused on advancing intelligence analysis through Agile program management, AI assurance, analytic innovation, and ontology development.

The Program Manager will be responsible for overall contract performance, customer relationship management, financial execution, and program oversight while leveraging Agile methodologies to support successful program execution. This position is responsible for managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across all contract activities and ensuring successful delivery of program objectives. Additional responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between DIA and the contractor team.
• Lead contract execution across all task areas and ensure successful delivery of program objectives.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission priorities, contract requirements, and program objectives.
• Manage overall contract performance, staffing, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Oversee execution across Agile project management, AI assurance, analytic innovation, and ontology development task areas.
• Lead program reviews, status reporting, and contract deliverables.
• Supervise contractor personnel and provide strategic direction to technical leads.

Required Qualifications:

At least 8 years of experience managing large IT programs

An active Agile Framework certification

Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

Desired Education: Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.