Mine Warfare Task Manager

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

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Project Manager for the Mine Warfare program office to lead acquisition and integration efforts, manage requirements, and coordinate with government managers.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a technical degree, and 10+ years of PM or engineering experience; a master's degree and Navy acquisition exposure are preferred. Salaries reflect federal contractor market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific field.
• 10+ years of relevant program/project management experience.
• Supervisory experience with SES/Flag level personnel.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance throughout employment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide Mine Warfare acquisition program/project management expertise to the PMS 495 office.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing research and technology initiatives and mine warfare system 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 fiscal estimates, briefs, and schedules.
• Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligations and execution; coordinate with stakeholders to obtain funding data and produce reports; execute Earned Value Management System.
• Assist government program managers in providing daily program, analytical, and acquisition management.

Skills

Program management

Engineering background

Supervisory experience

MS Office

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or business

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, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

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 to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support 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 Mine Warfare program office.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mine Warfare acquisition program/project management expertise to the PMS 495 office.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing research and technology initiatives and mine warfare system 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. This includes assisting in developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs and schedules to satisfy the PPBE process.
• Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligations and execution, and other programmatic needs. Coordinate with stakeholders as directed 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 management of records, business research analysis, and valuation strategies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or business management discipline
• Relevant experience in Navy acquisition or in-service programs that includes leading programs or projects and interfacing with an end item customer, particularly in Mine Warfare
• 12 years of experience in management, engineering, or scientific field
• Experience implementing DoD/DoN procedures and policies (DoD 5000 process)

Compensation & Benefits

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $135,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.