Program Manager

Role Description

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the designated point of authority for all contract operations supporting the National Guard Bureau's J-37 Joint Doctrine, Training & Force Development Directorate, overseeing a team of Joint Training Requirements Specialists deployed across five regions to support all 54 State and Territory Joint Force Headquarters. The PM manages day-to-day contract performance, serves as the primary liaison to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and ensures regionally balanced, uninterrupted delivery of joint training readiness support nationwide.

• Core responsibilities include monthly progress and cost reporting, quarterly Program Management Reviews, maintenance of a Quality Control Plan, oversight of remote work and telework schedules, and management of a rolling 12-month regional training event calendar.
• Ensures the team's work stays aligned with current DoD, National Guard, and Joint Training System (JTS) doctrine and governance requirements.
• This is a leadership role requiring strong DoD program management experience and comfort operating in a fully distributed/multi-region team environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to hold full authority to act on all contract matters
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams
• Experience with DoD/NGB program management reporting: monthly status reports (PIEE/SPM module), quarterly Program Management Reviews, budget/cost tracking
• Familiarity with National Guard structure (54 States/Territories, JFHQ-State organizations) is a strong plus

Requirements

• Develop and submit monthly Progress, Status, and Management Reports, breaking down status by each of the 5 regions, including cost updates, regional travel expenditures, and problem areas/proposed resolutions.
• Prepare and present Program Management Reviews (PMR) to the National Guard Bureau leadership team, conducting four PMRs each Period of Performance (POP).
• Develop and continuously maintain bimonthly reviews and a detailed 1-year event calendar delineating training events across the 5 regions.
• Work through the COR to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance.
• Ensure contractor employees never perform work outside contract scope without an official KO modification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive whole-life benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Holiday and paid time off.
• 401K with a match.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability.
• Educational reimbursement.