Program Manager

SDS seeks an IT Program Manager to join our team for an upcoming contract in Dahlgren, VA. The role provides leadership to Technical Leads and support personnel in managing all operational aspects, including program execution, growth, and risk management. The manager oversees a team that provides NSWCDD support including database management; network operations, system administration, cybersecurity, and information assurance; information services and technology; facilities operations; logistics; program analysis; technical documentation; and visual information support. This is a full‑time position with benefits and a negotiable salary.

Responsibilities

• Be responsive, reliable, detail‑oriented, and motivated to build productive relationships with internal and external team members.
• Validate technical and financial reports, analyze metrics, identify and mitigate risks, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop corrective‑action solutions that meet operational goals.
• Conduct program meetings, reviews, and coordinate briefings with customers and senior management.
• Interview, hire, and onboard personnel; provide team supervision, coaching, and mentoring to ensure technical efforts stay within budget and schedule and meet customer requirements.
• Provide contract management and planning, directing and monitoring program budgets, schedules, and performance standards to ensure quality support for the customer.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program information.
• May be responsible for business development within the current customer base and/or for new customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desired.
• Familiarity with one or more departments at NSWCDD desired.
• Demonstrated experience managing large contracts up to $80 million in total contract value.
• At least ten (10) years of professional management experience, with at least five (5) years in DoD or Navy IT systems.
• Experience includes administrative oversight of contractual matters, corporate management, and the ability to provide overall technical, schedule, and cost direction.
• Experience serving as a liaison between the government representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Knowledgeable of DoD contractual processes.
• Ability to multi‑task, manage priorities, and work independently with little direction.
• Knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.
• Defense Acquisition certifications/education is a plus.