Program Manager

Program Manager

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI) is seeking a senior, mission-driven Program Manager to serve as the single accountable authority for a high-visibility Department of Defense cyber training and operations program supporting national-level cyber readiness. This is an executive-level leadership role, not a delivery-only position, with full ownership of program performance, financial execution, workforce leadership, and customer trust across a complex, classified cyber environment.

The Program Manager will lead end-to-end executioncost, schedule, performance, staffing, and long-term growthwhile acting as the primary interface to senior Government stakeholders and CESI executive leadership. Success in this role is defined by exceptional contract performance, trusted-advisor status with the customer, disciplined financial stewardship, a stable and high-performing cleared workforce, and the identification of follow-on or growth opportunities that position CESI as a mission partner, not just a contractor.

This role requires a proven leader who operates comfortably with autonomy, authority, and accountability in a mission-critical, TS / SCI (CI poly) environment, and who brings the credibility to influence outcomes at the strategic, operational, and executive levels.

Location : Hanover, MD | Full-Time | On-Site

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single accountable authority for overall contract execution, including cost, schedule, performance, and compliance
• Act as the senior interface to Government leadership, maintaining trusted, proactive customer relationships
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing cleared workforce across technical, operational, and support roles
• Develop and execute program schedules, staffing plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Own program financial performance, including budget execution, forecasting, and margin stewardship
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and written products to Government and corporate leadership
• Oversee development, testing, documentation, deployment, and sustainment of complex cyber and IT training systems and services
• Ensure contractual deliverables meet or exceed quality, timeliness, and performance standards
• Coordinate closely with contracts, finance, subcontracts, project controls, and technical leadership teams
• Support corporate growth through proposal development, LOE / BOE creation, recompetes, and contract modifications
• Identify and execute opportunities for program improvement, efficiency, and long-term mission success

Required Experience / Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related discipline. 10+ experience can be substituted for degree

Minimum 5 years managing complex federal programs

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

Special Requirements / Security Clearance

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and minimum of a TS / SCI (CI Poly preferred) security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Salary Range

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is : $220,000 - $270,000.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

Benefits Overview

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.