Navy Software Program Director - Strategic Operations

TQI Solutions; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and nine federal federal

Company-paid life and disability

Professional development and certs

Career advancement opportunities

Leadership access to decision makers

Job summary

TQI Solutions is seeking an Operations Manager IV / Contractor Program Manager to lead a large-scale U.S. Navy software modernization program.

The role is primarily on-site in Chesapeake, VA, with occasional travel to San Diego, New Orleans, and Charleston. You will oversee cross-functional teams across systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, and product management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in operations or program management.
• Experience leading complex DoD programs.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master certification preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ (IAT Level I) certification preferred.
• Experience managing Navy or DoD software programs exceeding $50 million preferred.
• Experience leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) preferred.
• DoDAF, MBSE, and DevSecOps methodologies preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and active DoD security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and overall program management for a large-scale U.S. Navy software modernization contract.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Government stakeholders, including NIWC Atlantic, PEO MLB, and Fleet representatives.
• Direct all technical, operational, financial, contractual, and staffing activities to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams supporting systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, product management, and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Oversee Agile Release Teams (ARTs) and align objectives with customer priorities.
• Develop and manage integrated program schedules, budgets, staffing plans, risk strategies, and performance metrics.
• Ensure contract deliverables are on schedule, within budget, and compliant with quality and cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate resources across technical teams to maximize efficiency and support evolving mission requirements.
• Establish and maintain communication with Government leadership, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, financial updates, and program documentation.
• Mentor program leadership and promote continuous process improvement using Agile, Lean, and DevSecOps best practices.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable DoD standards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Master's degree

Job description

TQI Solutions is seeking an Operations Manager IV / Contractor Program Manager to lead a large-scale U.S. Navy software modernization program.

The role is primarily on-site in Chesapeake, VA, with occasional travel to San Diego, New Orleans, and Charleston. You will oversee cross-functional teams across systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, and product management.