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Lukos · 8 hours ago

Program Manager

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Lukos is a company that has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between CENTCOM and the contracting company's management, ensuring seamless coordination, oversight, and execution of contract workforce operations.

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Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive program strategies that align with CENTCOM’s objectives, ensuring scope, milestones, and timelines are clearly defined

Establish standard operating procedures for workforce management, performance tracking, and reporting

Allocate and manage contractor personnel, budgets, and technological resources efficiently to optimize outcomes

Oversee scheduling, assignments, and tasking for a workforce of all contract personnel, ensuring mission success

Support recruitment and hiring processes, identifying and integrating top-tier talent to meet evolving program needs

Establish performance standards and implement improvement plans for contractors who fail to meet expectations

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact program success

Develop contingency plans for high-priority, mission-critical scenarios, ensuring uninterrupted operations

Provide real-time solutions to challenges, balancing project demands with CENTCOM’s strategic priorities

Implement robust quality control measures to ensure program deliverables meet CENTCOM’s standards

Develop and present monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports, offering data-driven recommendations for improvement

Track and assess contractor performance metrics, ensuring compliance with program goals and contractual obligations

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceProgram Management ProfessionalProject Management ProfessionalLean Six Sigma Green BeltCertified ScrumMasterStrategic communication planningPerformance data analysisLarge-scale workforce managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in program management, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-faceted initiatives

Experience with strategic communication planning, media operations, and content production, including photo and video production planning

Ability to analyze performance data, forecast challenges, and propose effective solutions to CENTCOM leadership

Experience managing large-scale contract workforces of 40+ personnel in a high-tempo operational environment

Proven ability to navigate U.S. military structure, culture, and language, ensuring alignment with CENTCOM's mission

Excellent leadership, communication, briefing, and critical thinking skills to drive mission success

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables

The Program Manager will be required to support emergent 24/7 surge operations outside of normal working hours in response to crises, operational shifts, or mission-critical directives from the CCPA Director