Nuclear Matters Program Manager (Nuclear Enterprise)

TL;DR

Nuclear Matters Program Manager (Program Management): Managing daily activities for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Matters with an accent on team leadership and high-visibility deliverable quality. Focus on coordinating workloads for a 25+ person team of experts and interfacing with senior Government and military leaders.

Location: Full-time onsite at the Pentagon and Suffolk Building in Falls Church, VA (no hybrid or remote options)

Company

A non-profit organization that enhances national and homeland security by providing independent analysis and practical solutions for public institutions.

What you will do

• Manage and coordinate daily workloads for a diverse team of 25+ analysts and subject matter experts.
• Ensure seamless communication between contractor support teams and the ODASW(NM).
• Handle full-cycle personnel management, including hiring, retention, and performance counseling.
• Oversee the peer review process and quality control for high-visibility deliverables.
• Serve as the primary interface and advocate for the contractor support team with ODASW(NM) leadership.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Master's degree in any field.
• 15+ years of experience within the US nuclear enterprise.
• 10+ years of documented experience in leadership, management, or program management.
• Experience working within an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) environment.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience managing contracts and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Knowledge of DoW, DOE, and NNSA programming, budgeting, and financial processes.
• Expertise in nuclear weapons, forensics, surety, and energy.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to public service and creating meaningful impact on national security.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing integrity and initiative.
• Equal opportunity employer providing a broad range of professional backgrounds.