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$170k–$195k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate, postgraduate degree
Posted 26d ago
Apply by Oct 9
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end leadership and advisory support for high-visibility OPIR and persistent GEOINT acquisition programs. Oversee complex program lifecycles from concept to delivery while integrating efforts across government, contractors, and international partners.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with over 12 years of acquisition program management in the IC or DoD. Must possess an active TS//SCI clearance with a current CI Polygraph and recent experience in TCPED for persistent GEOINT.
Full job description
Position Summary
The OPIR Senior Program Manager provides end-to-end leadership and advisory support for high-visibility OPIR and persistent GEOINT acquisition programs within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This role oversees complex program lifecycles—from concept through delivery—ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met while aligning with evolving operational needs. The Senior Program Manager serves as a key integrator across government, FFRDCs, contractors, and international partners, translating strategic priorities into executable plans. The ideal candidate brings deep acquisition expertise, proven experience in IC/DoD environments, and the ability to deliver decision-quality information to senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead program management activities across the full lifecycle of OPIR and persistent GEOINT initiatives, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance oversight.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, timelines, and resource tracking tools to ensure timely and effective delivery of mission capabilities.
Coordinate closely with Program Control to analyze program budgets, track expenditures, and maintain alignment with financial constraints and strategic priorities.
Support source selection processes by reviewing and refining acquisition strategies, supporting evaluation teams, and ensuring fair, compliant contract awards.
Serve as a primary liaison with government customers and stakeholders, providing clear, concise status updates, briefings, and recommendations.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program-level risks across cost, schedule, and technical dimensions, driving proactive issue resolution.
Participate in and lead technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and stakeholder engagements to ensure program objectives are met and stakeholder equities are addressed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Science, Business, or similar); 18+ years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
12+ years of experience directly supporting or managing acquisition programs in the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD).
Demonstrated experience with Major Systems Acquisition-level projects in the IC or DoD, including integrated contractor/government team environments.
Direct, recent (within the past 5 years) experience enabling and executing TCPED for persistent GEOINT phenomena (OPIR strongly desired).
Proven ability to provide senior leaders with decision-quality data for resource allocation (money and manpower) affecting high-visibility NSG programs.
Strong program management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Active TS//SCI clearance with current CI Polygraph, or eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA (Program Management or related), or equivalent acquisition/program management certification.
Experience managing OCONUS programs and coordinating with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassies, and international partners.
Familiarity with NGA, NSG, and OPIR/persistent GEOINT mission sets and enterprise architectures.
Experience leading multi-organizational initiatives involving government, FFRDCs, contractors, and allied partners.
Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Management, National Security, or related discipline.
Related keywords
OPIRGEOINTIntelligence CommunityDepartment of DefenseTCPEDNSGNGAPMPDAWIATS//SCICI PolygraphMajor Systems AcquisitionFFRDCOCONUSEnterprise ArchitectureProgram Control
About Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera)
Minimizing Risk - Maximizing Results - Helping You Achieve YOUR Goals
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2006
Headquarters
EDGEWOOD, Maryland
LinkedIn followers
2,694
Chimera Enterprises International (Chimera) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing research, technical, intelligence, analysis, training, exercise, and logistics services. Chimera’s focus areas are the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED); Counter Threat Network (CTN); Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD); Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE); and Biometrics problem sets.
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