Sustainment Program Manager
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Job overview
SHINE Systems is seeking a Sustainment Program Manager to manage DAO sustainment, renovation, and facility improvement projects through construction and financial closeout. The role includes assessing facilities, planning and coordinating projects with government stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams, tracking costs, and preparing reports and closeout documentation. International travel, including within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, is approximately one week per month.
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Full job description
SHINE Systems is seeking a Sustainment Program Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
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Manage DAO sustainment, renovation, and facility improvement projects from initiation through construction and financial closeout.
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Assess facility conditions, prioritize project requirements, and conduct international site visits to support planning and execution.
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Develop scopes of work, preliminary designs, project schedules, and cost estimates in coordination with government stakeholders.
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Coordinate with Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), Diplomatic Security (DS), Defense Attaché Service (DAS), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
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Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor construction progress, resolve project issues, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
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Prepare project status reports, financial documentation, leadership briefings, and Facility Engineering Review Board (FERB) submissions.
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Maintain project cost tracking, audit records, and required construction closeout documentation.
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Identify facility deficiencies, project risks, and opportunities for improvement to support long-term sustainment planning.
Qualifications:
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Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required
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Bachelor's degree required
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10+ years of experience managing complex projects, including U.S. Embassy facilities
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Experience managing construction, renovation, or facility sustainment projects through completion
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Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with government agencies and contractors
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Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, project scheduling, and cost management
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Familiarity with U.S. Embassy operations and overseas construction requirements
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
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Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to travel internationally, including within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, approximately one week per month
Desired:
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Experience applying ICD-705 and/or Department of State Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) standards
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Interior Design degree with NCIDQ certification
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Experience with facility renovations and secure shipping requirements
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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Experience supporting overseas diplomatic facility modernization and sustainment projects
SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,850 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Washington, D.C. median$139–196K/yr204 salary ranges
- US median$29–37/hr263 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 246 open Program Management jobs in Washington, D.C. and 10,850 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (9,415 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,804 of the 10,850 open Program Management jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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