Program Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Program Manager supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Security and Emergency Management Directorate. In this role, youll lead high-impact security operations that protect critical personnel, facilities, and missions across the MDA enterprise. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic, multi-site program and play a key role in national security initiatives.

On-site role based at Schriever Space Force Base (Colorado Springs, CO) with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee security operations across multiple regional sites

• Ensure seamless coordination between control centers, visitor access, and response teams

• Supervise and support staff to maintain high performance and contract compliance

• Manage budgets, reporting, and operational planning to meet program goals

• Partner with MDA leadership, customers, and internal teams to deliver top-tier service

• Conduct site assessments and support security planning for events and operations

• Ensure training, readiness, and adherence to current security procedures

• Respond to incidents and support emergency operations as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in security, law enforcement, management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of leadership experience in security, military, or law enforcement environments

• 10+ years of experience in security or law enforcement operations, including supervisory roles

• Active Secret Clearance required, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

• Proven experience managing programs or sites of similar size and complexity

• Strong background in operations, budgeting, and decision-making at a leadership level

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (passport required)

• PMP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

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