Navy Shipboard Engineering Program Lead

Kalman-; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman and Company is seeking a Program Manager to lead a DoD Navy shipboard engineering and readiness program in Fort Worth, TX. You will manage 160+ personnel across multiple sites, coordinate CONUS/OCONUS activities, and ensure compliance with DoD and NAVSEA requirements.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a current Secret clearance, and 5+ years leading Navy engineering or shipboard alteration projects. Expect extensive travel, budget oversight, and process improvements using Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for access to classified information up to TOP SECRET.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading U.S. Navy engineering or shipboard alteration installation projects.
• Direction of teams of 100+ full-time personnel.
• Experience with Chemical Biological Defense, Damage Control, or Navy systems.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 QMS and developing QAPP.
• Familiarity with CDRLs and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
• Ability to lead large-scale physical inventory and location audits, configuration management, and technical data integrity efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site program with 160+ personnel.
• Coordinate activities across CONUS and OCONUS sites; travel as required.
• Provide senior-level leadership for U.S. Navy engineering projects and shipboard alteration installations.
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, maintenance planning, training, scheduling, and quality assurance functions.
• Develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support complex program planning and execution.
• Prepare fiscal year budget estimates and scenario-based cost projections.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Significant CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required to support fleet readiness and reviews.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Navy shipboard engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMPro

ELMS

Job description

Kalman and Company is seeking a Program Manager to lead a DoD Navy shipboard engineering and readiness program in Fort Worth, TX. You will manage 160+ personnel across multiple sites, coordinate CONUS/OCONUS activities, and ensure compliance with DoD and NAVSEA requirements.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a current Secret clearance, and 5+ years leading Navy engineering or shipboard alteration projects. Expect extensive travel, budget oversight, and process improvements using Lean Six Sigma.