CD / TOC SME / Program Manager

CD / TOC SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) / PROGRAM MANAGER Location :

• Arlington, VA | Type : Full-Time | Clearance : TS / SCI – CI Poly Preferred Overview DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Program Management responsibilities to support the Narcotics and Transnational Crime Support Center (NTC) in Arlington, VA.
• In this dual-hat role, you will provide specialized expertise in counternarcotics, counterterrorism, counter-threat finance, and counter–transnational organized crime while serving as the Program Manager overseeing contract execution.
• Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government for all contract matters, including managerial, contractual, financial, and administrative aspects.
• Provide full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in daily operations, including the removal and replacement of personnel as needed.
• Manage in-processing, indoctrination, and onboarding of all personnel.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with the PWS, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, including staffing gaps, short-notice taskings, and operational constraints.
• Ensure timely submission of all deliverables, including status reports, hiring status reports, and quality control documentation.
• Maintain continuity of operations during personnel turnover or contract transitions.
• Advise NTC leadership, interagency partners, and law enforcement agencies (DEA, FBI, HSI, OFAC, Treasury) on CN, CT, CTF, and C-TOC operations and strategies.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations to shape operations and disrupt transnational criminal and terrorist networks.
• Monitor and interpret U.S. and partner nation policy developments related to counternarcotics and threat finance.
• Conduct outreach and represent NTC at interagency meetings, working groups, and conferences.
• Identify operational gaps, redundancies, and opportunities to enhance interagency coordination.
• Support the development of training and knowledge transfer for DoD and law enforcement personnel.
• Minimum Qualifications Active TS / SCI security clearance (CI Poly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of specialized experience (or 17 years with military equivalency).
• Proven experience in program management and interagency operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in counternarcotics, counterterrorism, counter-threat finance, and C-TOC.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Desired Qualifications PMP certification or equivalent program management credential.
• Prior experience supporting DIA, DoD, DEA, FBI, HSI, or OFAC missions.
• Familiarity with international counternarcotics and threat finance operations.
• Regional expertise in Western Hemisphere, narco-terrorism environments, or global TOC networks.
• Compensation & Benefits As this is a proposal, compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, contract requirements, and the position’s geographic locality.
• Interested candidates may request salary details by contacting recruiting@darkstarintel.com.
• We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our full-time employees.

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