Program Management Support

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA. The role involves program management support for aircraft carriers, including developing schedules and documentation. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, ten years of management experience, and an active DoD SECRET Clearance. Desired qualifications include a master's degree and experience with Navy ship lifecycle support. This position is not expected to start before late 2026.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in program/acquisition management.
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance required.
• Demonstrated program management experience with DoD/Navy ACAT-I programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive program management support for Aircraft Carrier activities.
• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules.
• Conduct workload analysis and projections.
• Prepare documentation for milestone decisions and program reviews.

Skills

Program Management

Schedule Management

Workload Analysis

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field

Master’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive program management support for activities related to the acquisition, modernization, and lifecycle management support of Aircraft Carriers and their embedded systems. This includes direct support for managers of ship construction, overhaul, modernization, and inactivation and disposal programs, as well as programs to deliver key Aircraft Carrier-based technologies such as aircraft launch and recovery systems, aviation support systems, integrated warfare systems, combat systems, C4I systems, and integrated networks.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Development and management of Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project, including management of schedule revisions and critical path analyses
• Workload analysis and projections
• Development of documentation and briefing material to support milestone decisions, program reviews, and related events
• Development of acquisition approaches and Statements of Work
• Management and oversight of contract financial status

Start date for this role is not expected before late 2026.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• At least ten (10) years of experience in program / acquisition management
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• Demonstrated program management experience with DoD / Navy ACAT-I programs
• Demonstrated experience with Navy ship design, construction, and/or lifecycle support