Manager, Program/Project III

International Executive Service Corps; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Washington is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee major programs within submarine development and acquisition. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management and Navy acquisition, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program/project management.
• Experience in Navy acquisition and/or In-Service Programs.
• 3+ years of experience as Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Planning and direction of major programs and systems development efforts.
• Define and negotiate for necessary program resources.
• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets.

Skills

Program/project management

Technical approach guidance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s level degree in a business or technical field

Job description

Job Description

• Provide support to NAVSEA Team Submarine (TEAM SUB) Submarine Ship Building (SHAPM) Program Offices and supporting organizations: PMS 397 - COLUMBIA Class Submarine Program Office, PMS 450 - VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office, PMS 351 - Future Attack Submarine (SSN(X)) Program Office, and SEA 05Z - Marine Engineering Competency Domain.
• TEAM SUB is a combination of Program Executive Office (PEO) Strategic Submarine (PEO SSBN), PEO Attack Submarines (PEO SSN), and PEO Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS) and the Direct Reporting Program Office, AUKUS Integration & Acquisition Office (AUKUS). The TEAM SUB concept divides the single submarine-centric organization into specific PEOs with the goal of enhancing the structures and processes in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities.

Required Skills and Experience

Capable of performing the following functions:

• Overall planning and direction of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives which have great significance to the activity’s and agency’s needs. Programs are typically large, multi-year efforts divided into several sub-programs/tasks.
• Responsible for the overall program definition, organization, and direction of short and long range plans.
• Formulate, guide, and direct the technical approach of program.
• Define and negotiate with activity and agency personnel for necessary program resources.
• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets and costs.
• Desired: 10 or more years of experience in program/project management.
• Desired: Experience/ Knowledge of Early Program acquisition/ program start up.
• Desired: 10 or more years of experience with Navy acquisition and/or In-Service Programs.
• Desired: 5 or more years of experience working with USN Submarine Programs.
• Desired: 3 or more years of experience as Program Manager.

Degree Requirements

• Desired: Bachelor’s level degree in a business or technical field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance