Program Director

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Captures new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Develops milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions.
• Manages one or more programs of size and complexity, may manage an operating/field office, and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines.
• Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives.
• Prepares manpower staffing plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations.
• Makes recommendations for follow-on business.
• Supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 8-12 years (or commensurate experience)
• Certification Required: PMP
• Experience supporting NIWC PAC and interfacing with Program Office-level senior leadership
• Experience managing large-scale integration projects with a diverse team of prime and sub labor
• Understanding of U.S. Navy communications and engineering project execution and standards
• Experience managing program level P&L; balancing finances; task scheduling; partner management; resource management; program performance analysis and reporting; and risk analysis and reporting
• Experience providing oversight to teams performing site surveys, system manufacturing, and integration efforts at multiple sites simultaneously
• Must be willing to travel (CONUS) up to 25% of the time
• Experience developing business relationships with the U.S. Navy, ideally in Navy Region Southwest, and providing operations-level business development support for growth and proposal efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of U.S. Navy Submarine Very Low Frequency communications
• Established understanding of NIWC PAC and LANT relationships, standards, and processes
• STEM-focused bachelor's degree

Pay

USD $170,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.