Senior Submarine Program Manager

Sonalysts, Inc. is a small, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) business supporting a diverse set of customers in Defense and Commercial spaces. Founded in 1973 with a focus on sonar analysis for the Navy, Sonalysts has expanded to support the Navy, Air Force, Army, and other customers. The company leverages a diverse workforce—including retired military personnel and professionals with varied technical backgrounds—to solve challenging problems through software development, operations analysis, engineering, wargaming, and more. With a decentralized project management approach, Sonalysts combines agility with competitiveness, empowering employee-owners to lead projects and develop new business.

About the role

This position is responsible for managing submarine-related projects and growing Sonalysts’ submarine business. The ideal candidate is a former active-duty submarine officer with Command at Sea experience, looking to apply technical or operational knowledge to support military challenges while benefiting from the flexibility and empowerment of a small business environment.

Qualifications

• Previously served as an active-duty Submarine Commanding Officer
• U.S. Citizen eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret/SCI level security clearance*

Preferred Qualifications

• Submarine Major Command experience
• Experience in a training command or responsibility for tactical training
• Deployed operational experience as SSN/SSGN Commanding Officer
• Submarine acquisition, budgeting, or resource sponsor staff experience
• Relevant submarine-related industry experience
• Strong credentials in submarine sonar, fire control, imaging, and/or electronic warfare
• Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret/SCI level security clearance*

*Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check, including financial history, criminal record, foreign contacts, and other factors indicative of trustworthiness.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Health and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan

Pay

Salary ranges between $155,000–$180,000, dependent on experience, qualifications, and other relevant business criteria.