Deputy Program Manager

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corporation in Keyport, WA is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support NUWC Division. The role involves providing PM support, coordinating with the Program Manager, and delivering TT&E for Undersea Warfare systems, while ensuring compliance and alignment with Navy/MRC objectives.

The candidate should bring a track record of 8–10 years in DoD project management, naval experience, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, with strong leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in program/project management in a DoD contracting environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Interface: primary government customer contact, reporting status, risks, and performance.
• Program Planning & Execution: organize, direct, and manage multi-year initiatives per contract requirements.
• Financial & Resource Management: oversee budgets, costs, and resource allocation across teams.
• Risk Management: identify risks, implement mitigation actions, capture lessons learned.
• Team Leadership: supervise staff, promote quality and process improvement.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: ensure activities meet RMF, PMP, and security standards.
• Business Development: assist in identifying opportunities and supporting proposals.

Skills

DoD contracting experience

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Naval environments

Education

High School / GED

Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Experience

Job description

Deputy Program Manager - (MGRPRGI_COMPANY_1.3)

Job Title

Deputy Program Manager

Location

Keyport, WA 98345 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status

Full-Time

Education

High School / GED

Clearance Level Required

Secret

Job Description

McLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs. As aDeputy Program Manager, you willsupport the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport WA. You will provide program management support services, in conjunction with the MRC Program Manager, primarily supporting the Undersea Weapons Department (Code 30). This work includes Test, Training, and Evaluation (TT&E) of Undersea Warfare (USW) systems and operational readiness assessment support; repair services for mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics systems, assemblies, and components; engineering, production, and test services for assemblies, technical data, and components of varying complexity and life-cycle support of combat and weapon systems.

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is hiring a Deputy Program Manager to support our Keyport WA location. McLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs.

The Deputy Program Manager is a high-visibility, mid-level leader responsible for supporting the MRC Program Manager in the comprehensive oversight of a government contract's execution. The MRC Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between the contractor and U.S. Navy stakeholders. This role manages the technical, financial, and administrative performance across multiple projects to ensure alignment with overarching Navy/MRC objectives and successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years in program/project management, with significant experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment, preferably supporting the Navy.
• Security Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.
• Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Experience

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in naval environments (ship systems, fleet operations).
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of DoD/Navy acquisition and contracting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Interface: The Deputy PM serves as a primary point of contact for government customers, managing relationships and communicating program status, risks, and performance.
• Program Planning & Execution: Plans, organizes, directs, and manages complex, often multi-year, program initiatives, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, performance metrics, and technical specifications.
• Financial & Resource Management: Oversees program budgets, controls costs, manages financial projections (e.g., EAC/ETC), and allocate resources effectively across cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifies program risks and issues, develops mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and incorporates lessons learned for future planning.
• Team Leadership: Supervises and mentors assigned technical and administrative staff, promoting a culture of quality and continuous process improvement.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensures all program activities and deliverables comply with relevant government and corporate policies, security protocols, and quality standards (e.g., RMF, PMP standards).
• Business Development: Participates in business development activities, including identifying new opportunities, engaging with clients to understand requirements, and assisting with proposal development.

McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.