Manager, Program/Project (MANP3) – H SR

Blackwatch International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwatch International Corporation is seeking a Manager, Program/Project (MANP3) – High Senior for NAVSEA PMS 470 contract to lead critical programs in the DC metro area. The role requires strategic oversight, seasoned leadership, and active security clearance.

You will coordinate with federal customers, manage resources, schedules, and budgets, and ensure compliance with DoD processes. This is a full-time on-site opportunity with the chance to influence large-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or management related.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum relevant experience: >15 years.
• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall planning, direction and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives.
• Lead multi-year programs, organized into sub-programs and tasks.
• Define and direct program definitions, organization and long-range plans.
• Formulate and guide technical approaches; negotiate resources with agency personnel.
• Establish and control milestones, schedules, budgets and costs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or management related

Job description

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Manager, Program/Project (MANP3) – H SR

Full Time Professional Washington, DC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1160

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Manager, Program/Project (MANP3) – High Senior

Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), a small business founded in 2010, is a small business dedicated to supporting Federal business and national security objectives. Based in McLean, VA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality for our customers and staff, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 certifications. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps , data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects. Blackwatch is dedicated to growth and offers a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.

Position Title: Manager, Program/Project (MANP3) – High Senior Program: NAVSEA PMS 470 (BBGN) Professional Support Services – N0016426R3120 Location: DC Metro Area Employment Type: Full-Time Security Clearance: SECRET SOW Task Alignment: Task 2 – Program Support and Management (SOW 4.2), senior program leadership U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

About Us

Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch) is a diversified defense and technology company supporting federal government customers across mission-critical programs and emerging technology initiatives. We are committed to sustainable growth while maintaining a culture grounded in professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect for our employees, customers, and partners.

Position Summary

The Manager, Program/Project (MANP3) – High Senior is a Key Personnel position supporting Team Blackwatchs NAVSEA PMS 470 (BBGN) Professional Support Services – N0016426R3120 contract, aligned to Task 2 – Program Support and Management (SOW 4.2), senior program leadership. This position is based in DC Metro Area and requires an active SECRET security clearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Managers are concerned with the overall planning, direction and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives which have great significance to the activities and agency’s needs.
• Programs are typically large, multi-year efforts divided into several sub-programs/tasks.
• Program Managers are also responsible for the overall program definition, organization, and direction of short- and long-range plans.
• This includes the responsibility for formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach; and defining and negotiation with activity and agency personnel for necessary resources.
• Establishment and control of technical milestones, schedules, budgets and costs are also essential tasks for the Program Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or management related
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Minimum Relevant Experience: >15 years
• Required Specialized Experience: Supervisory experience; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel. Demonstrated ability to manage the type of contract in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Specialized Experience: DoW / DoN procedures and Policies ( DoW 5000 process), knowledge of Navy Portfolio Acquisition Executive and In-Service Ship operations and organizational structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackwatch International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Blackwatch participates in E-Verify.