Senior Defense Program Manager

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.

You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Defense Program Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Tysons, VA. The Sr. Program Manager is responsible for the leadership and management to help build and execute our Office of the Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OSD P&R) portfolio. The Sr. Program Manager leads a portfolio, which involves developing a business plan that aligns with CATHEXIS’ strategic roadmap, motivating others to commit to that plan, reinforcing CATHEXIS’ value proposition, and holding everyone accountable for their performance. The Sr. Program Manager manages the portfolio by overseeing its project set, setting, reviewing, and controlling budgets, managing and mitigating risk, and ensuring high levels of quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with CATHEXIS policies and procedures. The Sr. Program Manager inspires excellence in delivery, loyalty in their clients, teamwork, and professional growth in all of their employees. The Sr. Program Manager helps build a portfolio by working with the Growth Team, potential clients, and CATHEXIS subject matter experts to shape and win work. The Sr. Program Manager works with the corporate Leadership Team of CATHEXIS and the role inherently includes contributing to the overall success of CATHEXIS through cross-selling, collaboration, and improving enterprise-wide tools and processes.

This position will require travel to the Pentagon 3 to 4 times a month, possibly with short notice, and some meetings in the corporate office in Tyson, VA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the short and long-term planning to achieve CATHEXIS performance goals to meet or exceed sales, revenue, profitability, and other objectives
• Works with the Growth Team to identify, shape, solution, and bid work to help build the portfolio
• Serve as Senior Project Manager through direct contact with Project Managers, clients, and partners to promote outstanding execution
• Set an impeccable standard for integrity and ethical behavior
• Provide day-to-day leadership that reflects the company’s mission and core values to foster a client-oriented and accountable environment
• Ensure implementation of Corporate policies
• Coordinate with corporate staff (i.e., Human Resources (HR), Contracts, Finance & Accounting, as well as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)) to develop and implement operational systems, processes, and personnel activities to meet growth objectives
• Inspire staff by building trust and fostering the CATHEXIS culture. Demonstrate enthusiasm in communicating Corporate strategy, business goals, and expectations
• Develop next-level leadership through direct mentoring, internal and external training opportunities, and opportunities for increased responsibility
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Corporate objectives

Reporting/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Senior Vice President
• Supervises Project Managers, Site Leads, or Team Leads, responsible for entire team

Competencies

• Client Relationships —Leverage existing client relationships and build new client relationships within OSD P&R
• Business Development—Provide leadership, client intelligence, and support to the corporate Growth team to win work and help build the Defense portfolio
• Leadership—an organizational leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well, accept feedback, be an effective team player, delegate, and hold employees accountable. Is personally a team player who coordinates throughout the company to achieve enterprise success
• Vision and Strategy—puts forth a clearly articulated vision of CATHEXIS’ future based on a well-grounded understanding of the external business environment, internal capabilities and constraints, and a realistic, compelling strategy reflecting choices, commitments, and consequences
• Business Acumen – possessing the keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a business situation. Understands corporate financial reporting and enabling successful subcontracted work
• Management and Tactical Ability—demonstrates the ability to plan, make timely decisions with limited information, facilitate process improvement, oversee and direct projects and plans, develop subordinates’ skills, and be available as a resource

Requirements

• Secret Clearance or above will be required for this role
• 10+ years of experience as a Project or Program Manager within DoD
• Managing Programs related to Personnel & Readiness, DHA, OFR, Health Affairs, M&R, OFR, CTMO, Human Capital, Human Factors, and/or related programs required
• Bachelor’s degree required or Master’s degree preferred in Project Management, Business, Political Science, Human Resources, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven track record of successful portfolio and program management and business development
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (Preferred)

Most Critical Traits

The Program Manager is a leader more than a manager. The Program Manager is expected to positively and actively lead CATHEXIS to a successful future. The most critical skills are those at the essence of leadership:

• Set direction
• Align resources
• Foster trust and mentor employees
• Build portfolio
• Inspire productive action
• Ensure accountability for results
• Function well as a member of a team
• Model these behaviors personally

CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by contacting [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Recruiting Department [email protected]

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources