Program Manager

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing SPA's support across several NAVSEA program offices, including programmatic and technical support, business and financial management, training, and acquisition. The PM will be responsible for overseeing personnel management, interfacing with government personnel to ensure the quality of SPA's support (including at the flag officer and Senior Executive Service level), contract management, and quality control of deliverables produced by SPA and its subcontractors. As the primary relationship manager with several SPA clients, the PM must leverage deep knowledge of NAVSEA shipbuilding and system development to anticipate client needs, deliver impactful solutions from SPA and its teammates, and interface with SPA back office functions to ensure timely support.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • This is an in-person role, primarily based out of SPA's headquarters in Alexandria, VA, with frequent local travel to the Washington Navy Yard based upon the needs of the client
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or managerial discipline, with at least 15 years of experience in program/project management
  • Demonstrated experience and depth of knowledge supporting NAVSEA organizations and program offices, particularly within Team Submarine, Team Ships, or similar organizations
  • Previous experience as a NAVSEA program manager or deputy program manager is highly desirable
  • The candidate must possess and be able to retain a DoD SECRET security clearance, with TOP SECRET/SCI clearance highly desirable
• Desired Qualifications:
  • At least 15 years of experience in the overall planning, direction and execution of major ship/submarine maintenance programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives
  • Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, budgeting process, and financial tracking (including Earned Value Management and other metrics), funding execution, and the contracting process
  • Advanced education, including a graduate degree in a relevant technical or managerial discipline, and/or relevant professional certifications such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III in relevant fields (including Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management)

Pay

VA Pay Transparency Salary range: $150K – $200K Pay Range Information