Maintain daily communication with the COR on contract performance and respond to government inquiries within one business day, providing resolution timelines.
Lead a geographically dispersed team of cleared professionals supporting intelligence (CI/HUMINT, all-source), operations, logistics, manpower, communications, policy, legal, and medical functions within the CENTCOM AOR.
Ensure compliance with all contract terms, FAR/DFARS requirements, PWS deliverables, and security requirements (TS/SCI access, COMSEC, OPSEC, SCI/SAP systems).
Develop, implement, and oversee the Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan (DFARS 252.237-7023) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan to sustain uninterrupted support during crises, relocations, or operational disruptions.
Oversee transition-in and transition-out activities to ensure seamless transfer of services within 30 days of award, minimizing mission impact.
Manage staffing, recruitment, and personnel substitutions to meet PWS requirements, ensuring qualified and cleared candidates are provided within 30 days (Secret) or 45 days (TS/SCI).
Oversee subcontractor integration and performance management, preventing organizational conflicts of interest and ensuring full alignment with MARCENT priorities.
Implement and monitor the contract OPSEC program; ensure staff complete initial and annual refresher training; submit OPSEC plan within 60 days of award.
Coordinate and facilitate quarterly contract conferences, preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and providing updates on performance metrics, staffing, and risk mitigation.
Lead quality control, risk management, and issue resolution processes, ensuring deliverables meet timeliness, accuracy, and mission standards.
Provide executive-level program updates, reports, and briefings to MARCENT leadership, COR, and contracting officials.
Coordinate and approve contractor travel in compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), SPOT accountability requirements, and MARCENT security directives; provide monthly travel audits.
Ensure all contractor personnel are U.S. citizens, maintain required clearances, and comply with CAC, base access, and theater clearance requirements.
Foster collaboration with MARCENT, CENTCOM, joint, and coalition partners to align contractor support with operational priorities in the CENTCOM AOR.
- Support CPARS input and performance reviews, ensuring documentation of program success and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in National Security, Business, or related field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 8–10 years managing large, complex DoD programs, with 5+ years supporting operational-level HQ or Combatant Command staff (USCENTCOM, MARCENT, or other Service Components).
Demonstrated leadership of multi-functional teams across manpower, intelligence, operations, logistics, plans/policy, communications/C4, financial management, and medical support.
Proven experience managing IDIQ/MAC contracts with multiple task orders, subcontractor integration, and cost/schedule/performance compliance.
Prior program leadership with TS/SCI clearance requirements, COMSEC, OPSEC, and SAP/SCI system compliance.
Experience with Global Force Management, joint operational planning, OPLAN/CONPLAN development, crisis action planning, and exercise/wargame support.
Familiarity with CENTCOM AOR operations and deployment/employment of Marine Corps forces.
PMP certification (or ability to obtain within 180 days).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CostPoint, Concur, and Paylocity preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; proven ability to brief senior leaders and lead high-performing teams.
U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required
Experience managing programs with OCONUS operations, including contractor accountability through SPOT and compliance with theater clearance processes.
