Navy Programs & Growth Director — On‑Site Senior PM

Sigma Defense; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

160 Hours of PTO

12 Holidays (Floating)

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager / Director for Navy Programs & Growth to lead on-site program management and BD efforts at Patuxent River NAS in MD. The role interfaces with government customers and industry partners and is contingent on contract award.

Expect extensive Navy acquisition knowledge, senior leadership experience, and the ability to drive capture and growth across NAVAIR and related offices. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens with active clearance potential.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent program management credentials.
• Experience in Navy acquisition environments and working with government customers.
• Master's degree in engineering/acquisition/program management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships across NAVAIR and related naval organizations.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities at Patuxent River and nearby bases.
• Support capture strategies, engagements, teaming, proposals, and growth initiatives.
• Provide senior-level program management oversight aligning with contracts, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Oversee program execution post-award including staffing, subcontractors, and financials.

Skills

Leadership

NAVAIR processes

Capture management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering / Acquisition / Program Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Navy ERP

PIEE / WAWF

Jira

Confluence

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager / Director for Navy Programs & Growth to lead on-site program management and BD efforts at Patuxent River NAS in MD. The role interfaces with government customers and industry partners and is contingent on contract award.

Expect extensive Navy acquisition knowledge, senior leadership experience, and the ability to drive capture and growth across NAVAIR and related offices. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens with active clearance potential.