Program Manager

SDS seeks an IT Program Manager to join our team for an upcoming contract in Dahlgren, VA. The role is full time with benefits and contingent upon contract award.

About the role

The IT Program Manager will provide leadership to Technical Leads and support personnel in managing all operational aspects, including program execution, growth, and risk management. The role involves managing a team that provides NSWCDD support across multiple domains:

• Database management
• Network operations, system administration, cybersecurity, and information assurance
• Information services and technology
• Facilities operations
• Logistics
• Program analysis
• Technical documentation
• Visual information support

Responsibilities

• Validate technical and financial reports, analyze metrics, identify and mitigate risks, and develop corrective action solutions to 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 proceed within budget and schedule while meeting 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.

Candidates must be responsive, reliable, detail-oriented, and possess a strong motivation to build productive relationships with internal and external team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is desired.
• Familiarity with one or more Departments at NSWCDD is desired.
• Demonstrated experience managing large contracts up to $80 million in TCV.
• At least ten (10) years of professional management experience, with at least five (5) years in DoD or Navy IT systems.
• Experience should include 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 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.

A PMP certification is desired. Defense Acquisition certifications or education is a plus.