Program Management Support

The Intrepid Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA from our Washington, DC office. The role focuses on program management for aircraft carrier modernization and lifecycle support, including embedded systems and related warfighting capabilities.

You will develop Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project and prepare briefing materials for milestone decisions, contract status, and acquisitions. Start date late 2026; DoD clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business field.
• Ten+ years of experience in program or acquisition management.
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Master's degree preferred (DoD/Navy ACAT-I program experience is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive program management support for acquisition, modernization, and lifecycle management of Aircraft Carriers and embedded systems.
• Develop Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project and manage schedule revisions and critical paths.
• Prepare documentation and briefing materials for milestone decisions and contract status reviews.
• Support managers of ship construction, overhaul, modernization, and disposal programs.

Skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Project

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. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Integrated Warfare Systems Group

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life-cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research. #FC #Dice

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Assistant Program Manager to support NAVSEA from SPA's office in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will support NAVSEA and will be responsible for providing comprehensive program management support for a variety of activities related to the acquisition, modernization, and lifecycle management support of Aircraft Carriers and their embedded systems. This will include direct support for managers of ship construction, overhaul, modernization, and inactivation and disposal programs, as well as programs to deliver key Aircraft Carrier-based technologies such as aircraft launch and recovery systems, aviation support systems, integrated warfare systems, combat systems, C4I systems, and integrated networks.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• development and management of Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project, including management of schedule revisions and critical path analyses; workload analysis and projections; development of documentation and briefing material to support milestone decisions, program reviews, and related events; development of acquisition approaches and Statements of Work; and management and oversight of contract financial status.

Start date for this role is not expected before late 2026.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• At least ten (10) years of experience in program / acquisition management
• Demonstrated experience with Navy ship design, construction, and/or lifecycle support
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a scientific, engineering, or business management-related field
• Demonstrated program management experience with DoD / Navy ACAT-I programs

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 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. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000.00/Yr.