Program Manager

Rivet; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation plan

Retirement matching

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Rivet is seeking a Program Manager to lead on-site support for ONR, managing a contractor team of 10+ and ensuring compliant delivery of business, financial, and operational services. You will interface with ONR leadership and Science Advisors to align S&T initiatives with program requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication in a government/defense setting, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in S&T/R&D environments.
• Experience leading on-site contractor teams and coordinating workloads.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills for government/defense.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site contractor lead and primary point of contact for ONR government leadership.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of an on-site team of 10+ personnel.
• Assign, manage, and monitor tasks to ensure on-schedule, compliant delivery.
• Support ONR S&T and R&D programs with business, financial, and operational services.
• Identify risks and resource constraints and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster a high-performance team environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with government stakeholders and align with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Government/DoD experience

Team coordination

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Program ManagerLocation: Arlington, VA

Introduction: Rivet Operations Company (“Rivet”) has an opening for Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team in the Arlington, VA area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development.

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the On‑Site Support Staff Lead and is responsible for providing overall leadership, coordination, and management oversight for contractor personnel supporting the Office of Naval Research (ONR). This role ensures effective delivery of business and financial support services to Science & Technology (S&T) and Research & Development (R&D) programs within the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE), in compliance with ONR Business Rules and mission priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior on‑site contractor lead and primary point of contact for ONR government leadership.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coordination, and oversight of an on‑site contractor team of 10 or more personnel.
• Assign, manage, and monitor task execution to ensure work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with ONR Business Rules.
• Ensure contractor staff effectively support ONR S&T and R&D programs with business, financial, and operational services.
• Rapidly learn and apply knowledge of organizational structure, mission, and functions across the Naval Research Enterprise (NRE).
• Understand and support the roles of ONR Program Officers and Science Advisors in the development and execution of S&T initiatives.
• Identify risks, issues, and resource constraints, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain execution benchmarks.
• Foster a high‑performance team environment emphasizing accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effective with government stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university(Master’s degree preferred).
• At least ten (10) years of management experience providing business and financial support to organizations with Science & Technology (S&T) and/or Research & Development (R&D) missions.
• Demonstrated recent experience leading and managing an on‑site contractor team of 10 or more personnel.
• Proven ability to coordinate personnel, assign workloads, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and execution rules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a government or defense environment.
• Strong verbal communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Initiative-taker requiring minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook)

Security Clearance:Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the position.

Benefits: Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

Physical Requirements:Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 40 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.