Senior Program Manager (CICADAS)

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Cyber Intelligence Center Analytic Development and Services (CICADAS) task order. If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: December 2026
ANTICIPATED START: December 2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
LOCATION: Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $160,000–$230,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated/completed within the past five (5) years.

About Us:

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities:

• Manages project operations to ensure production schedules are met, system resources are utilized effectively, and that proper relationships are established between customers.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, performance and risk identification/ mitigation on projects including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities and other activities.
• Coordinates resolutions to production-related problems.
• Provides Project Management/ Supervision and Direction to ensure the successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract.
• Ensures tasks are received, logged, and assigned to the appropriate sections/ personnel for completion.
• Monitors task progress and ensure tasks will be completed on time and, if necessary, coordinate with the requester for additional time or clarity.
• Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the project to include both technical issues and business processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years and a Master’s degree

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• Minimum 17 years of experience related to the specific labor category with a Bachelor’s degree

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.