LCS Mission Module Task Manager

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Manager for the LCS Mission Module program. You will manage project acquisition and support government program managers in developing and managing Mission Module requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field, 10 years of relevant experience, and an active DoD Secret Security clearance. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant professional experience in program/project management, engineering, or a scientific field.
• Active DoD Secret Security clearance.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide LCS Mission Module acquisition program/project management expertise.
• Assist in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution for undersea warfare systems.
• Track budgets and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Program/project management

Communication with SES/Flag level personnel

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a scientific field

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for its government customers in the U.S. and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team works collaboratively to produce results that matter.

The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies that deliver emerging technologies and war‑fighting capabilities. SPA supports clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

SPA has a future need for a Project Manager to support the LCS Mission Module program office.

Responsibilities

• Provide LCS Mission Module acquisition program/project management expertise to the PMS 420 office.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing research and technology initiatives and Mission Module development.
• Assist government program managers in developing and managing Mission Module requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.
• Assist in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for undersea warfare systems, including developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs and schedules to satisfy the PPBE process.
• Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligation and execution, and other programmatic needs; coordinate with stakeholders to obtain funding data, resolve issues, identify discrepancies, and produce reports related to budget status; execute Earned Value Management System.
• Assist government program managers in providing daily program, analytical, and acquisition management through detail‑oriented records management, business research analysis, and valuation strategies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a scientific field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience demonstrating proficiency in program/project management, engineering, or a scientific field.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and a history of communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Active DoD Secret Security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering or business management discipline.
• Relevant experience in Navy acquisition or in‑service programs, including leading programs or projects and interfacing with an end‑item customer, particularly in LCS Mission Modules.
• 12 years of experience in management, engineering, or a scientific field.
• Experience implementing DoD/DoN procedures and policies (DoD 5000 process).

Compensation and Benefits

SPA offers a robust total compensation package that includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a variety of benefit programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Salary ranges are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Washington, DC pay transparency range: $135,000 – $175,000 per year.