Defense Acquisition Program Manager

Loch-Harbour-Group-Inc; Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Loch Harbour Group in Patuxent River, MD seeks an experienced Program Manager to support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in program management, acquisition planning, budget execution, and schedule management. This role requires active Secret security clearance and involves collaboration with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The candidate will manage complex aircraft and weapons system acquisition efforts, track milestones and schedules, and develop acquisition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3–10 years experience performing duties described in the functional requirements.
• Experience developing and executing integrated Government schedules.
• Experience developing and executing budget and phasing plans.
• Experience with cost and performance trades.
• Experience with utilizing Microsoft Projects.
• Experience evaluating program objectives, requirements, budgets, schedules, and performance.
• Demonstrated experience conducting management, technical, or business case analyses.
• Experience supporting aircraft, weapons systems, or related defense acquisitions programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical techniques to evaluate program and project objectives, identify risks, and recommend solutions to support mission success.
• Analyze program requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with acquisition objectives.
• Perform management, technical, and business case analyses to support program decision-making.
• Collect, organize, interpret, and present data related to aircraft, weapon systems, and acquisition programs.
• Track program status, milestones, deliverables, and integrated schedules to ensure timely execution.
• Develop and support acquisition strategies throughout the program lifecycle
• Conduct cost and performance trade analyses to support informed program decisions.
• Apply government-established processes for documentation, configuration management, change control, and data management,
• Collaborate with government leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and compliance with Department of War acquisition policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Loch Harbour Group in Patuxent River, MD seeks an experienced Program Manager to support the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in program management, acquisition planning, budget execution, and schedule management. This role requires active Secret security clearance and involves collaboration with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

The candidate will manage complex aircraft and weapons system acquisition efforts, track milestones and schedules, and develop acquisition