OPIR Senior Program Manager

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.