MESF Project Manager

CLEARANCE: Active DoD SECRET required (must be active at time of application and maintained throughout performance)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time — contingent upon contract award (anticipated start 01 September 2026)
LOCATION: Imperial Beach, CA

Telum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina next to Fort Bragg. ​ Founded in 2008, Telum specializes in Logistics Support, Operational Support, Training and Readiness Support, and Professional Support Services for the Department of War. ​

Position Summary: The MESF Project Manager serves as the senior contractor lead responsible for overall contract execution, performance management, and interface with Government leadership. The Project Manager ensures all task areas are completed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), schedule, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall program management, direction, and control for all contract activities.
• Serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and MESG ONE leadership.
• Oversee execution across all Objective Areas (learning standards, curriculum, exercises, force development, program management).
• Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables including reports, curriculum updates, and training products.
• Develop and implement management plans, staffing strategies, and quality control processes.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics to ensure successful contract execution.
• Lead internal coordination and risk mitigation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years Navy expeditionary or MESF experience.
• 3 years of recent MESF experience as a uniformed service member or a government contractor "Recent" as defined as within the past 5 years.
• 3 years of PM experience as a contractor in the past 5 years; or 3 years of experience as uniformed service member E7 to E9, O-3 to O-5, or W-2 or higher.
• Must have served as a Commanding Officer, Officer in Charge, CVN Department Head or Senior Level Administrator.
• Must have experience with oral briefings and writing skills to engage with leadership within MESF and organizations within the community of interest and personnel.
• Must have experience in the following objective areas”
  • Leaning Standards Support
  • Curriculum Development and Delivery
  • Exercise Planning Support
  • Force Development Support
  • Training Program Management
• Active SECRET clearance.

Telum is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Telum makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.