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Senior Contract Program Manager San Diego, CA

Senior Contract Program Manager

Full Time • San Diego, CA

Core Services Group values and respects each employee’s background and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. We seek employees who are self-starters and wish to contribute to and grow with our Cadre of diverse professionals. Our family-oriented management understands the fundamental need for a work-life balance while prioritizing employee development through skill-based teams and training. Our employee family enjoys frequent recognition events and social engagements.

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Core Services Group is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert Contract Program Manager to lead a complex Department of Defense contract program as a senior-level program manager. Oversee project teams, contractors, and deliverables while ensuring mission success through strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage multiple Department of Defense contract programs from initiation to completion
• Lead project team leads and contractors across diverse technical disciplines
• Provide comprehensive risk management and issue resolution strategies
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
• Communicate program status and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Create professional documentation, including reports, memos, and correspondence
• Coordinate with government customers and internal teams on program requirements

Required Qualifications:
• Current SECRET Security Clearance
• Minimum 10 years of experience in analytical, problem-solving, time-management, and interpersonal skills
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing Department of Defense programs, at least four of which were at/above the O-5/ GS-14 equivalent level
• Proven ability to manage project team leads and contractors
• Experience providing risk management and issue/problem resolutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write clear, concise, and professional emails, memos, reports, and documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)

Strongly Preferred:
• Prior qualification as a Surface Warfare Officer or Naval Aviator
• Command experience (CO/XO) or post-department head leadership
• Tactical leadership qualifications (TAO, Mission Commander, etc.)
• 10+ years of program management experience at the program level
• Experience as Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager

This position is contingent upon successful contract proposal submission and award.
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year




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BENEFITS

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits program:

Paid Time Off – accrued weekly, a single pool of time off provides maximum flexibility 
Healthcare Plans – medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Retirement Savings Plan – Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting
Income Protection – 100 percent employer-paid life, accident, short-term, and long-term disability insurance coverage
Education – tuition reimbursement programs available

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