Engineering Project Manager - Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Program Support

SYNCHRON; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchron LLC is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support the U.S. Navy PMS 397 program at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. The role focuses on leading multiple projects, coordinating diverse teams, and providing timely updates to senior stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Build II Construction Manager, participate in program reviews, schedule tracking, and briefs development, with limited telework options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project or program management.
• Active DoD/DoW SECRET clearance is required.
• Ability to summarize complex technical issues clearly.
• Experience with naval industrial base, logistics, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple, unrelated projects.
• Coordinate between diverse subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for updates and briefings.
• Support program schedule tracking and action item closure.
• Assist in development of program briefs.
• Participate in systems and management reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Oral & written communication

MS Teams & Office 365

Education

Active DoD/DoW SECRET clearance

U.S. Citizen

BS/BA in technical or business field

Job description

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Engineering Project Manager - Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Program Support

Synchron has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager to provide support to the U.S. Navy Team Submarine organization at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. You will be directly supporting the U.S. Navy’s PMS 397 Program Office which oversees the design, construction, and delivery of the COLUMBIA Class Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). Y ou will assist the PMS 397 Construction Group Head and support the Navy’s future undersea warfare programs and systems.

Engineering Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Independently manage multiple, unrelated projects.
• Take charge of projects, identify and frame the problem, and propose a clear, viable path forward.
• Coordinate between teams of diverse subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for updates and briefings.
• Provide support including problem investigation and resolution.
• Provide creative approaches to problem solving, not relying on solely on previous approaches.
• Act as the Build II Construction Manager’s “go-to” for projects that fall outside of the core construction efforts.
• Participate in systems and management level meetings as well as program and design reviews.
• Assist in program schedule tracking and control by providing timely tracking and closure of assigned action items, stakeholder correspondence and coordination.
• Support the development of program briefs.

Education and Experience:

• Active DoD/DoW SECRETclearance
• U.S. Citizen
• 10 years of experience in project or program operations and management; DoD/NAVSEA experience preferred.
• BS/BA in technical or business field.
• Working knowledge of MS Teams and MS Office 365 Suite of programs.
• Ability to understand and succinctly summarize and communicate technical issues.
• Experience within either naval industrial base, logistics, workforce, or finance
• Must be able to quickly develop a conceptual understanding of a variety of topics
• Must be articulate in oral and written presentations; possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Must be a self-starter, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work directly with various government and contractor representatives to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner independently or with minimal supervision.
• Work experience within Team Submarine or onboard submarines is a plus.

Work Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Limited opportunity for telework (less than one day per week)

Travel: potential for travel (less than 10%)

It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.