Program and Operations Director - TS/SCI

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Job Description:

At CTI, a Parsons Company, we deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that empower end-users to SEE (Sense, Evaluate, Effect) the invisible battlespace. Our mission is to provide critical capabilities across spectrum operations, communications, cyberspace, information space, human terrain, gray space, geo-intelligence, modeling & simulation, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control), covert operations, and more. These integrated solutions drive mission success, close the Kill Chain, and ensure operational superiority.

We are seeking an experienced Program and Operations Director to support our growing USINDOPACOM portfolio. This role is pivotal in program execution, team operations, and resource management across multiple initiatives supporting Indo-Pacific mission priorities. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong program and operations expertise, proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, and direct professional experience relevant to USINDOPACOM or Indo-Pacific regional efforts.

This role requires a leader capable of driving performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling mission success in a dynamic operational environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead daily program operations and long-term planning for Indo-Pacific mission requirements

• Develop, manage, and monitor project plans, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics

• Coordinate cross-functional activities across mission, operations, finance, and technical teams

• Ensure alignment with USINDOPACOM priorities, timelines, and operational objectives

• Engage with government stakeholders, senior leadership, and mission partners

• Collaborate with the Growth Team to support business development and capture efforts

• Manage program budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting

• Work with corporate support on contract compliance, subcontracts, procurement, and resource allocation

• Oversee all resource and planning activities

• Support estimating, pricing, forecasting, and program financial risk management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide direction, mentoring, and performance management

• Coordinate staffing, onboarding, and workforce alignment to mission requirements

• Serve as a key interface for government client communication and escalation management

• Develop and refine SOPs, workflows, and operational mechanisms to support efficiency and mission delivery

• Assess program health, identify risks/issues, and execute mitigation strategies

• Drive organizational readiness, mission continuity planning, and operational execution

Required Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

• 20+ years of experience in program or operations leadership supporting DoD or national security customers; Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Direct experience supporting Indo-Pacific/USINDOPACOM missions, such as prior work with USINDOPACOM, PACFLT, PACAF, SOCPAC, MARFORPAC, or other Indo-Pacific defense organizations

• Regional security or defense experience related to China, Taiwan, Korea, Pacific Island nations, or Southeast Asia

• Proven track record managing complex government programs and cross-functional teams

• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint (labor accounting, WBS tracking, program financials, invoicing)

• Experience with federal contracting, financial reporting, and compliance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree preferred

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification

• Experience supporting INDOPACOM theater exercises, contingency planning, force posture, or theater engagement programs

• Familiarity with J-codes, GCC operations, and Indo-Pacific command structures

• Strong communication, leadership, and organiz