Senior Program Manager NSWC

This is a Fully Funded Opportunity.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead multiple defense contracts focused on advancing U.S. Navy capabilities. This role is ideal for a former Senior Navy Enlisted or Mid to Senior Officer who is looking to leverage their military experience in a pivotal program management role. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, and execution of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

The ideal candidate shall:

• Lead the planning and implementation of a DoD contract.
• Manage cost, schedule, quality performance, and submit deliverables.
• Coordinate with Government customers, define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Support all aspects of recruiting, onboarding & staffing.
• Understand and enforce company policies, contract requirements and security protocols.
• Manage project budgets.
• Create & ensure on time contract deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to a diverse team of professionals.
• Constantly monitor and report on the progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Support company business development activities.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on critical defense projects that have a direct impact on national security.
• Supportive work environment committed to the development and growth of all team members.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Secret (Top Secret Eligibility Required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Equivalent.
• Proven experience in project management within the U.S. Navy, ideally with familiarity with NSWC Crane operations and systems.
• Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.
• Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• At least 15 years of project management experience in a defense or technology setting, with significant leadership responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with Navy systems and requirements.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Prior NSWC Leadership Role.
• Former Senior Navy Senior Enlisted or Mid to Senior Officer with direct experience in Navy Operations and Leadership.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, holidays, PTO and 401(k) plan with company match.

FirstDiv is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.