Program Manager

Who We Are
Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

The Role
The Program Manager provides full-spectrum leadership and program oversight for the Air Force National Tactical Integration (AF NTI). The PM ensures synchronized execution of multi-intelligence (Multi-INT) management, training, and operational support activities across more than 20 AF NTI locations worldwide. This position requires strategic leadership, coordination with Air Force, Intelligence Community, and Combatant Command stakeholders, and compliance with all contractual performance standards and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between Lawelawe Defense Inc. and the Government Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Lead enterprise-wide program management, planning, and execution
• Manage multiple task orders, CDRL deliverables, and reporting requirements .
• Develop, update, and implement the AF NTI Management Plan, Mission Continuity Plan (MCP), and Master Training Plan (MTP).
• Track performance objectives and ensure compliance with PWS Service Summary thresholds (90% on-time completion, <1 revision per deliverable).
• Supervise and mentor geographically dispersed staff, including analysts, SMEs, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, monthly status reports, and executive summaries to ACC/A2 and 16 AF leadership.
• Conduct periodic progress reviews, coordinate PMO meetings, and ensure timely distribution of meeting minutes.
• Maintain compliance with AF cybersecurity, COMSEC, and physical security standards
• Coordinate travel, training, and annual reporting requirements
• Drive continuous process improvement and alignment with evolving NTI mission objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Intelligence Studies, Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive DoD or Air Force program management experience; 5+ years in intelligence or ISR environments.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site, classified contracts with geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables in accordance with CDRL and QASP standards.
• Excellent communication and executive briefing skills.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (Eligible for CI polygraph).
• Familiarity with Air Force ISR operations, ACC/A2 and 16 AF organizations, and Intelligence Community processes.
• PMP or DAWIA certification desired.
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AF ISR doctrine, NTI mission, and Air Operations Centers.
• Experience with program budget management, subcontractor oversight, and government deliverables.
• Proficiency in MS Project, SharePoint, and AF knowledge management systems.

Work Location
Hybrid - Primary: Joint Base San Antonio, TX.

Travel
Up to 25%, may be required to NTI field locations and ACC/A2, HQ 16 AF, or ISRW facilities.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense 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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.