--- title: 'Program Manager at C3EL' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/program-manager-c3el-scott-afb-vyy19ee7ka4y' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-17' --- # Program Manager at C3EL - **Company:** C3EL - **Location:** Scott Afb, IL - **Posted:** 2026-09-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el/jobs/5239154007 ## Job description ## **CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD** Overview: Position Title: Program Manager Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. (Secret or higher preferred.) Location: Scott AFB, IL / Alternative Work Site (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.) Summary: C3EL is seeking a Program Manager to lead a Department of Defense telecommunications services support program. The Program Manager will have overall responsibility for contract performance, workforce management, task execution, quality, schedule, deliverables, customer coordination, and successful execution of telecommunications transition activities. Key Responsibilities: - Provide overall management and oversight of contract personnel and performance. - Manage staffing, workload distribution, schedules, priorities, and personnel training. - Establish and execute program management, quality assurance, risk management, and reporting processes. - Coordinate activities across inventory management, transition ordering, customer support, and engineering functions. - Conduct program reviews and provide status, schedule, risk, and performance reporting. - Ensure required contract deliverables and documentation are accurate and submitted on schedule. - Serve as the primary management interface with Government stakeholders. - Ensure continuity of operations and appropriate staffing throughout performance. Minimum Qualifications: - U.S. Citizenship. - Ability to obtain and maintain required CAC/NIPRNet access and satisfy applicable Government suitability requirements. - Demonstrated experience managing DoD or Federal IT, telecommunications, network, or technical services programs. - Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and geographically dispersed stakeholders. - Experience with program planning, staffing, quality control, risk management, performance reporting, and deliverable management. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Education: - High School diploma or equivalent is required. ## About C3EL ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: C3EL delivers advanced information technology, engineering, and logistics services with a core focus on Command and Control and Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Woman-Owned Small Business – WOSB) - **Headquarters**: Tampa, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed; leadership includes CEO Laura Hoernig and COO Jack Rhodes ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense & National Security - **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Agencies, and allied partners - **Mission/Purpose**: “Delivering advanced information technology and engineering services with a core focus on Command and Control, Communications systems to the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.” ## Products & Services - **Enterprise IT Services**: Full lifecycle IT infrastructure design, implementation, and management (networks, servers, data centers). - **Command Center Solutions**: Turn-key design, integration, and delivery of command centers, including AV and communications systems, SCIFs, and briefing centers. - **Cloud & Virtualization**: Cloud migration, management, and optimization services. - **Communications Solutions**: Secure, reliable full lifecycle communications (including SATCOM, tactical communications, and voice/data networks). - **Cybersecurity**: Security operations, network defense, and compliance support. - **Logistics & Engineering**: Logistics support, engineering services, and program management for deployed and enterprise environments. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue $5.0M–$25.0M (LinkedIn data); Total employees 34 (LinkedIn, +6.4% monthly growth) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (privately held); customers include U.S. DoD and other federal agencies - **Growth Signals**: 37 active job postings (Greenhouse), 94.7% quarterly increase in job postings, presence in 40+ countries, LinkedIn followers 2,600 (+1.1% monthly) ## Competitive Advantages - **Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)** status, enabling set-aside contracting opportunities. - **Top Secret Facility Clearance** and extensive experience with SCIFs and secure environments. - **Vertical integration**: Senior management deploys directly with teams, ensuring high-quality execution. - **Global footprint**: Supports operations in 40+ countries, with personnel experienced in both deployed and enterprise environments. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand DoD and federal agency customer base by delivering mission-critical command, control, communications, and IT solutions. - Invest in cloud, cybersecurity, and modernization services to meet evolving defense needs. - Grow workforce through a disciplined hiring pipeline (37 open positions across multiple geographies, including Hawaii, Italy, Kuwait, Belgium, and U.S. bases). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee reviews rate culture 3.9/5 and career development 4.1/5; compensation rated 4.5/5 (Glassdoor/LinkedIn). - **Work Environment**: Supportive, mission-focused environment with a focus on professional growth; many roles require security clearance and offer the chance to work on critical national security projects. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are on-site at government facilities (e.g., Tampa, Hawaii, overseas bases); some roles may offer flexibility, but clearance requirements often dictate location. - **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work directly with DoD customers, deploy with teams, and gain exposure to cutting-edge command and control technologies. ## Sources 1. [c3el.com – About Us](https://c3el.com/about-us/) 2. [c3el.com – Homepage](https://c3el.com/) 3. [c3el.com – Careers](https://c3el.com/careers/) 4. [Greenhouse – Jobs at C3EL](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/c3el) 5. 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