Mission-Critical Naval Software & Systems Program Manager

Ultra Intelligence & Communications, ATS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO with holidays

Early Friday finish

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Student Loan Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ultra I&C is seeking a Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The role will coordinate dispersed teams across Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to meet contract objectives, cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The successful candidate will work with engineering, contracts, finance, procurement, and customers throughout all lifecycle phases to deliver capabilities for

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience with software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple US Navy and/or Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Deliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration activities, and fielded capability enhancements.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Lead recurring customer meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and functional organizations.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to support program execution.
• Manage the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including Program Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Support proposal development, basis of estimate creation, and transition-to-execution activities for follow-on efforts and new contract awards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, teammates, and internal stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address program challenges and changing customer priorities.

Skills

Program management

DoD programs

ECPs & modifications

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/CS/Management

Job description

Ultra I&C is seeking a Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The role will coordinate dispersed teams across Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to meet contract objectives, cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The successful candidate will work with engineering, contracts, finance, procurement, and customers throughout all lifecycle phases to deliver capabilities for