Hiring: Program Manager - Technical Security Support Services Company: MELE Associates, Inc. Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:47:44 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Credentialing, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance About the job Experience: •10 years of progressive experience managing federal security, safeguards, industrial security, personnel security, or national security programs. •5 years of experience managing large, complex federal contracts and multidisciplinary teams. •Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing federal security, safeguards, industrial security, personnel security, or national security programs. •Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, complex federal contracts and multidisciplinary teams. Required Skills: •Serve as the primary interface between the Contractor and DOE Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO), and federal program leadership. •Provide executive direction, supervision, and management of all task areas performed under the contract. •Ensure seamless integration of personnel, processes, systems, and services across multiple locations and organizational elements. •Establish performance objectives, priorities, schedules, and resource requirements to support mission execution. •Monitor contract execution and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. •Lead transition, startup, and continuity-of-operations activities. •Coordinate with DOE organizations, M&O contractors, laboratories, and external stakeholders regarding security support services. •Personnel Management Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following fields: Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, Intelligence Studies, Information Assurance, Homeland Security, or related discipline. •Demonstrated experience managing security operations involving classified information, personnel security, industrial security, and physical security programs. •Active DOE Q Clearance or Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain all required DOE access authorizations. •Extensive knowledge of DOE Safeguards and Security requirements. •Knowledge of DOE Orders 470 Series, 472 Series, 473 Series, 475 Series, and related federal security regulations. •Knowledge of Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiatives and personnel vetting requirements. •Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills. •Exceptional written and oral communication abilities. •Demonstrated capacity to manage complex stakeholder relationships. •Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!