Program Manager - Blount Island Command

This position is contingent upon contract award.

About the role

Tyonek Services Group (Tyonek) is an 8(a) Native American Corporation formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA). We are seeking a Program Manager (PgM) who will serve as the primary interface between the company and government program authorities. You will oversee the execution of contract requirements of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Programs and have significant responsibility for managing program resources. This position requires extensive knowledge and experience with Marine Corps logistical functions, equipment maintenance, supply chain, and Marine Corps Maritime Prepositions Force Operations. The PgM is responsible for ensuring required deliverables are met within specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the Statement of Work. The PgM is the Tyonek representative to the US Government customer and will ensure the support the contract requires to satisfy customer requirements, including management of issues, risks, and change requests to ensure successful and on-time CDRL delivery. The PgM will lead a diverse team of employees and develop the team needed to meet the needs of the Marine Corps. This position may require up to 30% travel including OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Act as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for this contracted effort.
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities on technical and program/project issues.
• Communicate with customers on schedules, meetings, risks, and issues.
• Keep the customer and Sr. Program Manager informed of program performance.
• Manage on-time delivery of CDRLs.
• Manage budgets and assist in developing strategic plans for operational needs.
• Forecast and coordinate manpower requirements with the customer.
• Lead and evaluate subordinate managers and other staff; provide supervision, management, and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with company, federal, state, and local processes, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversee ship maintenance, modernization, and dry-docking schedules in coordination with MSC and Marine Corps logistics commands.
• Serve as primary Navy liaison for cross-service coordination, readiness reporting, and operational interface with Blount Island Command and MARCORLOGCOM.
• Monitor material condition, logistics status, and equipment availability aboard MPF ships; lead readiness assessments and coordinate required inspections.
• Manage contractor/vendor performance for ship repair, port visits, and depot maintenance periods, ensuring readiness timelines and compliance.
• Support embarkation and debarkation planning, exercise support, equipment refresh and rotation strategies in concert with all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present program updates, budget reports, and readiness briefings to senior Navy and Marine Corps leadership.
• Establish and report on program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); ensure alignment with financial objectives and contract deliverables.
• Direct OCONUS travel and develop executive-level program reports and briefings.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and conduct performance reviews for staff assigned to maritime programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master's Degree preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in managing programs with increasing responsibility and greater than $25M in value.
• 5+ years' experience in program and project management in government contracts; interpretation of contracts, statements of work/performance work statements, and contract modifications.
• Knowledgeable of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFAR, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, requirements, policies/procedures.
• Experience with Aviation Support Equipment (ASE).
• Superior communication skills with experience interfacing directly with government Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives, and customer-designated representatives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Project or Program Management Professional (PMP or PgMP) certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of planning systems for accurately projecting workload and managing work orders in coordination with Government planning groups.
• Minimum 4+ years in a supervisory capacity, leading technical teams in maritime or naval logistics environments.
• Familiarity with Marine Corps prepositioning concepts, Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) operational requirements, and Military Sealift Command (MSC)-managed vessels.
• Experience supporting Navy/Marine Corps proposal development and reviews.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with MPF programs and operations.
• Advanced knowledge of NAVSUP P-485, NAVFAC P-300, NAVSUP P-723, and RSupply logistics systems/publications.
• Understanding of Environmental and Safety compliance programs within a naval or maritime context.
• Minimum 15 years of technical program/project support experience (equipment, system, or programmatic defense/maritime preferred).
• Minimum 8 years in Program or Deputy Program Management roles related to equipment maintenance assessments, supply chain management, logistics, and budget planning.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be able to obtain an active U.S. passport.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely climb/descend stairs.
• On occasion, must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Works in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditions.