Deputy Program Manager - Defense R&D & Submarine Programs

Systems Planning & Analysis; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a deputy program manager to support the Director Submarine Program and ASIG stakeholders in planning, management, and execution of defense R&D and manufacturing programs.

The role requires onsite work in West Bethesda, MD, close collaboration with government and industry partners, experience managing cost, schedule, and risk, and an active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• On-site work in West Bethesda, MD, with potential light travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business field.
• 5+ years experience supporting defense manufacturing, Navy shipbuilding, or defense acquisition programs.
• Experience managing projects or programs including cost, schedule, and risk.
• Current DoD security clearance - minimum Secret, with ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Support client program managers as a deputy program manager.
• Coordinate working groups, manage financials and schedule, and participate in strategic planning.
• Engage stakeholders and advise leadership decisions based on technical and programmatic factors.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

On-site collaboration

Security clearance liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or business

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Python

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a deputy program manager to support the Director Submarine Program and ASIG stakeholders in planning, management, and execution of defense R&D and manufacturing programs.

The role requires onsite work in West Bethesda, MD, close collaboration with government and industry partners, experience managing cost, schedule, and risk, and an active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).