Defense Programs Manager – Navy & Marine Corps

Ultra Maritime, EMS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus - Performance Related

PTO + 11 company holidays

401K w/ company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications seeks a Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for US Navy/USMC, based in Austin, TX or San Diego, CA. You will manage dispersed teams, coordinate with contracts, finance, and engineering to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.

Required active Secret clearance, a related bachelor's degree, and 6+ years in DoD program management. PMP preferred; willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience managing software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple US Navy and/or Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Deliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration activities, and fielded capability enhancements.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Lead recurring customer meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and functional organizations.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to support program execution.
• Manage the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including Program Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Support proposal development, basis of estimate creation, and transition-to-execution activities for follow-on efforts and new contract awards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, teammates, and internal stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address program challenges and changing customer priorities.

Skills

Program management

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related discipline

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications seeks a Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for US Navy/USMC, based in Austin, TX or San Diego, CA. You will manage dispersed teams, coordinate with contracts, finance, and engineering to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.

Required active Secret clearance, a related bachelor's degree, and 6+ years in DoD program management. PMP preferred; willingness to travel up to 20%.