Program Manager – Military Engagement Advisor

Guardians of Honor, LLC

. Guide planning and execution of initiatives connecting cadets, students, faculty, military academic institutions, and research organizations with defense-related scientific and technical opportunities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, military operations, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on translating strategic objectives into actionable initiatives. Proficient in overseeing complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with military and defense protocols.

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Program ManagementMilitary Operations KnowledgeStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipAnalytical Judgment

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Hard Skills

Program PlanningRisk MitigationBudget ManagementPerformance MeasurementDecision-Making ProcessesRecruitment StrategiesData AnalysisScheduling ManagementOutreach CoordinationCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementExecutive WritingBriefing SkillsFacilitation SkillsAnalytical Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Program Management ToolsData-Analysis ToolsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional CertificationRelevant Professional Military Education

Industry Keywords

Defense OrganizationsMilitary CultureResearch and Education PartnershipsWorkforce DevelopmentClient-Service Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide planning and execution of initiatives connecting cadets, students, faculty, military academic institutions, and research organizations with defense-related scientific and technical opportunities
Advise on Army and defense organizational structures, chains of command, staff coordination, military culture, and decision-making processes
Lead program planning and execution, including management plans, staffing, schedules, performance measures, budgets, quality controls, and risk mitigation
Serve as senior contractor point of contact for Government stakeholders
Prepare briefings, recommendations, decision papers, and status reports; track commitments through resolution
Develop engagement strategies for military colleges, service academies, ROTC and military science departments, defense laboratories, and research and education partners
Translate defense research and workforce priorities into recruitment, research matching, faculty engagement, participant preparedness, and career pathway initiatives
Oversee outreach, application processing, selection support, onboarding, participant services, website and database operations, and program evaluation
Advise staff on military correspondence, professional protocols, institutional calendars, training obligations, access considerations, and communications
Direct contractor personnel, assess workload, resolve cross-functional issues, and maintain accountability for deliverables
Oversee participant stipend, travel, housing, and reimbursement coordination
Guide research exchanges, technical symposia, campus engagements, workshops, and virtual events; evaluate results and recommend improvements
Oversee startup, continuity, and transition planning; identify data gaps, dependencies, and schedule risks and establish corrective actions
Ensure required reviews and approvals precede outreach releases, website changes, selection correspondence, and funded activities
Promote secure handling of sensitive information and compliance with privacy, security, records, and client approval procedures
Provide military and defense subject-matter input to capability development, staffing strategies, and proposal approaches
Report to the GOH Program Director or designated executive leadership
Supervise staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, program management, military science, education, a STEM discipline, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible military, defense civilian, or defense contractor experience
At least five years leading programs, teams, or complex initiatives
Substantial direct experience working within or supporting Army or other defense organizations
Demonstrated knowledge of military operations and administrative processes relevant to research, education, training, outreach, or workforce development
Ability to navigate military and civilian organizational interfaces and coordinate across command or staff structures
Experience managing schedules, resources, performance, risks, and deliverables across multiple functions, institutions, or geographic locations
Strong analytical judgment, executive writing, briefing, facilitation, and relationship-management skills
Ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable actions
Experience supervising or directing staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams in a client-service environment
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and program management, reporting, collaboration, and data-analysis tools
Ability to complete required background investigations and meet Government-determined facility and system access requirements
Obtain and maintain any clearance or credential required for assigned duties
Complete applicable security and information-awareness training
Full-time or part-time advisory appointment; schedule and employment classification established before hire
Periodic local and overnight travel may be required
Master’s degree, relevant professional military education, Project Management Professional certification, or comparable leadership and program management credentials preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approved remote setting
Periodic local and overnight travel for approved meetings, campus engagement, laboratory visits, and program events
Stipend, travel, housing, and reimbursement coordination for participants, subject to approved funding and contract requirements