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Job Description
The Red Gate Group is seeking a mission-driven Program Manager to lead and coordinate strategic support activities for the Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) under the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in Arlington VA. This is a unique opportunity to directly support a forward-thinking initiative that is redefining how the Department of Defense prepares for and executes operations in the gray zonewhere hybrid threats and unconventional warfare challenge traditional approaches.
As Program Manager you will serve as the single point of contact for all contract-related support and deliverables overseeing a multidisciplinary team while ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholders fellows operational partners and international allies. Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning cutting-edge irregular warfare (IW) doctrine education and global engagement strategies to shape the future of national defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day contract execution and ensure all deliverables schedules and support activities meet IWC objectives
- Coordinate across senior-level defense interagency and allied partners to advance IW strategy and implementation
- Manage personnel logistics and operations planning in support of high-visibility engagements instruction and collaboration
- Identify and resolve challenges reporting directly to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) with strategic recommendations
- Translate IW concepts into executable programs that enhance readiness and expand force-multiplying capabilities
- Oversee compliance quality and timelines of program deliverables while maintaining alignment with DSCA/IWC mission needs
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications:
- Active or interim TOP SECRET security clearance
- Masters degree in National Security International Relations or Business or 20 years of relevant experience
- 10 years of program management experience overseeing complex multi-functional teams supporting U.S. Government international programs
- 10 years of tactical and operational experience in special operations
- Minimum 1 year of experience in at least two of the following: personnel management logistics planning protocol public affairs or political-military affairs
- Strong familiarity with Irregular Warfare gray zone strategies and the Washington D.C. national security ecosystem
- PMP or higher-level project management certification
- Recent relevant experience within the last three years
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence across DoD and allied organizations
- Confident communicator with experience engaging senior foreign military and civilian officials
- Deep understanding of IW policy doctrine and partner engagement frameworks
- Proven success in dynamic fast-paced operational environments
Additional Information :
The Red Gate Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Know Your Rights
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
