Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of projects, managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk across multiple technical domains and phases.
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), and program management baselines in alignment with contractual milestones.
• Cook up and manage technical tasking and reviews across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Manage government and subcontractor relationships, serving as the primary interface for all programmatic matters, including milestone reviews and performance reporting.
• Ensure alignment between engineering execution and government requirements for readiness, affordability, and technical data control.
• Lead development of proposals, ROMs, and scope expansions for follow-on phases and associated radar sustainment efforts.
• Support strategic business development by identifying opportunities to expand adjacent radar sustainment and modernization programs.
• Provide strategic thinking towards technical innovation and customer engagement.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team, suppliers, customers, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with government program standards, data rights management, cybersecurity, and technical baseline control processes.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in defense programs, with at least 3 years in program or technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex Department of War hardware-intensive projects (e.g., radar, EW, or C5ISR systems).
• Working knowledge of government acquisition practices and sustainment planning (e.g., INCO, ILS, depot stand-up, shipyard coordination).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting NSWC Crane, PEO IWS, or NAVSEA programs.
• Familiarity with Department of War radar systems.
• Knowledge of digital engineering, MBSE, or advanced manufacturing as applied to radar systems.
• PMP certification or equivalent.