Crane Program Manager

Barbaricum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum is looking for an experienced Program Manager in Crane, Indiana, to lead RDT&E projects for missile and aircraft energy systems. The role requires 7+ years in DoD R&D program management, an active DoD Secret Clearance, and exceptional communication skills. Candidates familiar with NSWC Crane operations and MIPR processes are preferred. Experience under IAC MAC is a significant advantage. The company promotes a diverse and collaborative environment, aligning technology and talent to solve complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience managing work at NSWC Crane.
• Familiar with MIPR processes and rapid subcontractor onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex RDT&E efforts across missile, shipboard, and aircraft energy systems.
• Lead coordination and communication across NSWC Crane stakeholders.
• Ensure timely delivery of contract data requirements and technical reports.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

Management of multi-disciplinary teams

Stakeholder communication

Understanding of DFARS

Technical writing skills

Education

7+ years in DoD R&D program management

PMP Certification

Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation’s most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead execution under a high-impact Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Task Order in support of the Power and Energy Systems Division (JXM) at NSWC Crane. This work supports the Information Analysis Center (IAC) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) and involves advancing next-gen battery technologies, system integration, and lifecycle sustainment across mission-critical platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex RDT&E efforts with multi-project oversight, delivering technical and scientific outputs in support of missile, shipboard, and aircraft energy systems.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of SMEs, analysts, engineers.
• Lead coordination and communication across NSWC Crane stakeholders, Government sponsors, and subcontractors.
• Support development and refinement of Project Management Plans (PMPs), Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), and Final Technical Reports (FTRs).
• Ensure timely delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and compliance with Service Summary performance thresholds.
• Guide rapid prototyping efforts and ensure efficient acquisition and tracking of Other Direct Costs (ODCs), equipment, and subcontractor onboarding.
• Interface with Crane’s MIPR and financial management processes, ensuring smooth flow of funds and accurate burn tracking across multiple cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) projects.
• Serves as the primary interface between the Government and the Contractor Team.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Eligible for and experienced with handling COMSEC material and working in classified environments.
• Deep understanding of NSWC Crane’s mission, organizational structure, and business/contracting processes.
• Prior experience managing work at Crane, including firsthand knowledge of technical workflows, customer expectations, and Crane’s operational tempo.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in DoD R&D program management, including direct CPFF contract execution.
• Experience working under an IAC MAC or similar multi-award environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with MIPR processes, rapid subcontractor onboarding, and execution of high-value ODC purchases.
• Strong knowledge of DFARS, DoD acquisition standards, and deliverable compliance.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder briefing skills.
• Lead for formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach; and defining and negotiation with NSWC personnel for necessary resources.
• Experience planning and managing complex tasks—sometimes under tight budget and time constraints—across a geographically dispersed and remote/virtual workforce

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Technical background in energy systems, power storage, or systems engineering.
• Experience supporting classified work including clearance management and secure facility access.
• Experience overseeing lab, warehouse and logistics operations.
• Experience with Scientific and Technical Information (STI) specific.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.