Program Manager

Overview

Join our team as a Program Manager supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Security and Emergency Management Directorate. In this role, you'll lead high-impact security operations that protect critical personnel, facilities, and missions across the MDA enterprise. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a dynamic, multi-site program and play a key role in national security initiatives. On-site role based at Schriever Space Force Base (Colorado Springs, CO) with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee security operations across multiple regional sites
• Ensure seamless coordination between control centers, visitor access, and response teams
• Supervise and support staff to maintain high performance and contract compliance
• Manage budgets, reporting, and operational planning to meet program goals
• Partner with MDA leadership, customers, and internal teams to deliver top-tier service
• Conduct site assessments and support security planning for events and operations
• Ensure training, readiness, and adherence to current security procedures
• Respond to incidents and support emergency operations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security, law enforcement, management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of leadership experience in security, military, or law enforcement environments
• 10+ years of experience in security or law enforcement operations, including supervisory roles
• Proven experience managing programs or sites of similar size and complexity
• Strong background in operations, budgeting, and decision-making at a leadership level
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (passport required)
• PMP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams