Makwa Global, LLC · 6 days ago
Program Manager – Operations/Exercise Planning (Equivalent Level: GS-15/6)
Rosslyn, VA (with occasional travel to overseas post)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMakwa Global, LLC is seeking a Program Manager within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, to support the Foreign Emergency Support Team in global rapid-response operations. The role involves overseeing exercise planning, operational readiness, and interagency coordination to ensure preparedness for terrorism incidents and significant threats.
Cyber SecurityFacilities Support ServicesGovernmentIT ManagementProfessional Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and execute FEST operations and readiness exercises under the Senior Program Manager for Operations
Lead interagency coordination for crisis response planning, emergency operations, and major exercises (e.g., ELLIPSE)
Develop exercise scenarios, deliver training, and provide operational support to U.S. missions and interagency partners
Brief senior Department and interagency officials; provide crisis response training for COMs, RSOs, and post personnel
Manage logistical requirements for FEST operations, including personnel/equipment movement and contracted support
Maintain FEST lessons-learned repository and implement improvements based on after-action reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in strategy development or operational planning; 3+ years supporting counterterrorism programs
Proven ability to communicate with senior leaders, develop policies, and manage interagency coordination
In-depth knowledge of Department of State, DoD, interagency roles, and Presidential Policy Directives (PPD-1, 25, 30)
Experience with crisis response planning and execution; strong briefing and report-writing skills
Ability to travel on short notice to austere/high-threat environments
Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required; SAP access may be required
Preferred
Master's degree; JPME II/SAMS/SAW graduate; SOF staff experience
Experience at senior levels of State, DoD, DOJ, DHS, IC, or FBI CT/WMD divisions
Proven ability to work with GO/FO and SES-level leaders and write at a master's thesis level
Recent experience with interagency operations; SAP/JWICS access experience
Company
Makwa Global, LLC
Makwa Global is a tribally owned enterprise led by seasoned federal contracting experts.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Angela Rakow
Chief Administration Officer (CAO)
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2025-11-19
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