Program Manager (National Security) - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-18
Elder Research
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Huntsville
Alabama
35801
United States

Job Title: Program Manager

Location(s): Huntsville, AL

Workplace: On-site

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Position Overview:

Elder Research is looking for an experienced security Program Manager with a TS/SCI CI Poly clearance to lead a Department of Justice Insider Threat program. This program will fall within Elder Research's Defense and Intelligence Business Unit.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors and managements contractor staff, to include addressing any identified personnel issues. Must ensure operational coverage for all critical areas to meet the requirements and priorities as identified by division leadership.
  • Must work collaboratively with government analysts to define and execute all reports and other deliverables.
  • Review and evaluate incoming reports and information, collection plans, and programs.
  • Develop and project data and estimate probabilities based upon knowledge of current and past intelligence situations, and an understanding of the significance of conditions and trends.
  • Provide specialized research, threat analysis, and production support.
  • Access and perform research on designated automated databases for the purpose of identifying information of interest to the Government, downloading the identified information to an appropriate medium, and editing the information into format(s) to be specified by the customer.
  • Provide threat analysis of the information that is tailored to the Government's requirements.
  • Develop information and technical support documents, summaries, reports, presentations, and other designated products in support of the Government's information and technical support requirements.
  • Conduct Analytical and critical thinking; (i.e. understand problem set, review facts, make accurate observations and judgments and provide recommendations to management).

Position Requirements:

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Required Education: Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant field.

Required Skills / Experience:

  • 10 years of hands-on experience applying knowledge of administrative principles, practices, and techniques
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in utilizing routine computer applications, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, ad PowerPoint), Google Chrome, and services that operate utilizing these software packages.
  • Must be able to establish methodology for problems which do not appear to be susceptible to treatment by generally accepted methods.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inform and communicate effectively with staff who have various backgrounds and personality types.
  • Must have skills in oral presentations and communication of instructions concerning mathematical analysis, and in writing reports or documents that convey the findings/results of mathematical analysis to non-technical audiences.
  • Must have at least five years of leadership, supervisory or management experience.
  • Must be skilled in evaluating and developing methods to accomplish PWS objectives.
  • Work experience in national security or security-related matters with an emphasis on information analysis required.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in understanding security risk management concepts and experience with an intelligence-focused operation environment

About Elder Research, Inc

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal 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.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.



Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans



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