Program Manager - Base Ops

ClearanceJobs is actively seeking a Program Manager – Base Operations / Facilities Services for our client located in Williamsburg, Virginia. ClearanceJobs is the largest career network for professionals with federal government security clearances, connecting cleared talent with the opportunities that matter most. We are committed to matching top-tier candidates with clients who depend on mission-focused professionals to support national security, defense, and intelligence community initiatives. Our team works closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver candidates who are not only technically qualified but cleared and ready to contribute from day one.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Serve as the senior on-site Program Manager for a government facilities services contract, providing leadership and oversight across all contract performance areas, including custodial, food service, and facilities maintenance operations

Maintain full P&L accountability for the program, monitoring financial performance and ensuring contract deliverables are met on time and within budget

Build and sustain strong working relationships with the military installation customer, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day contract execution and issue resolution

Lead, develop, and manage a diverse workforce of service personnel across multiple functional areas (housekeeping, culinary, maintenance/engineering)

Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements to optimize service delivery, workforce performance, and contract compliance

Support strategic growth efforts by identifying and helping shape follow-on or adjacent opportunities at the installation and within the broader customer area

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required

10+ years of experience in government contract/subcontract administration with P&L responsibility and working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

10+ years of experience supporting or working within an Intelligence Community or military installation customer environment

PMP certification required

Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse service workforces in a government-contracted facilities or base operations environment

Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills with experience managing direct government customer interfaces

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Business or related field

Direct experience managing base operations service contracts (custodial, food service, facilities maintenance, or similar)

Familiarity with military installation operations, protocols, and contractor-customer relationship norms

Experience with workforce scheduling, labor compliance, and managing union or SCA-covered workforces

Broad awareness of the competitive GovCon landscape for facilities and base support services

Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph (VA customer) required at time of hire — must be current and adjudicated

Location:

Williamsburg, Virginia

On-Site, full-time at the customer installation

Occasional travel to Chantilly, Virginia required

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods as well as move throughout the work environment, including across an active military installation. Must be able to occasionally traverse outdoor and facility spaces as part of contract oversight responsibilities. Must be able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with government customers, subcontractors, and staff at all levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.