Manager, Program/Project III with Security Clearance

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee Navy submarine programs, coordinating between PMS 397, PMS 450, PMS 351 and SEA 05Z. The role requires extensive DoD acquisition leadership, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and a Secret clearance.

Qualified candidates will have 15+ years in program management, 10+ years in ACAT1D, and proven leadership of a multi-disciplinary DoD team. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of program/project management experience in large, multi-year programs.
• At least 10 years in DOD ACAT 1D acquisition program management.
• Proven experience leading a multi-faceted DOD acquisition team.
• Minimum 2 years of direct Program Manager experience.
• Subject matter expertise in Navy submarine Combat Systems.
• BS/BA in a technical or managerial discipline preferred.
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain/hold a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall planning and direction of major programs and research initiatives with significant agency impact.
• Define and negotiate program resources with activity and agency personnel.
• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, and budgets/costs.
• Formulate, guide, and direct the technical approach of the program.
• Lead cross-functional teams across submarine program offices to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Program management

DOD acquisition

Submarine Combat Systems

Leadership

Milestones & budgeting

Resource negotiation

Education

BS/BA in technical or managerial discipline

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.
• Typical Experience: 15 years professional experience in program/project management.
• Min 10 yrs experience with DOD ACAT 1D acquisition Program Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a multi-faceted professional DOD acquisition team.
• Min of 2 yrs experience as a Program Manager.
• Subject Matter Expertise in Navy submarine Combat Systems. Degree Requirements: * Preferred: BS/BA Degree in any technical or managerial discipline.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.