Program Manager

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Keyport (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability plans

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corp. is seeking a Program Manager for its Keyport, WA location. This role involves comprehensive oversight of government contracts, liaising with U.S. Navy stakeholders and managing performance across multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of program management experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits include a competitive health plan and retirement options. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, apply for this opportunity to make an impact!

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in program/project management, preferably with DoD contracting experience.
• PMP® certification or DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management highly desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface for government customers, managing relationships and program status.
• Plan and manage complex program initiatives, ensuring adherence to contract requirements.
• Oversee program budgets and manage financial projections.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor technical and administrative staff, fostering a culture of quality.
• Ensure compliance with government and corporate policies and quality standards.
• Engage in business development activities to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Program Manager

Location: KEYPORT, WA 98345 US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Level: Secret

Job Description

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is hiring a Program Manager to support our Keyport WA location. MRC is a full life‑cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs.

A Program Manager is a high‑visibility, senior‑level leader responsible for the comprehensive oversight of a government contract’s execution, serving as the primary liaison between the contractor and U.S. Navy stakeholders. This role manages the technical, financial, and administrative performance across multiple projects to ensure alignment with overarching Navy/MRC objectives and successful delivery of mission‑critical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Interface: Primary point of contact for government customers, managing relationships and communicating program status, risks, and performance.
• Program Planning & Execution: Plan, organize, direct, and manage complex, often multi‑year, program initiatives, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, performance metrics, and technical specifications.
• Financial & Resource Management: Oversee program budgets, control costs, manage financial projections (EAC/ETC), and allocate resources effectively across cross‑functional teams and subcontractors.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify program risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies and corrective actions, and incorporate lessons learned for future planning.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor assigned technical and administrative staff, including subordinate project managers, promoting a culture of quality and continuous process improvement.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all program activities and deliverables comply with relevant government and corporate policies, security protocols, and quality standards (RMF, PMP standards).
• Business Development: Participate in business development activities, including identifying new opportunities, engaging with clients to understand requirements, and assisting with proposal development.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 8‑10 years in program/project management, with significant DoD contracting experience, preferably supporting the Navy.
• Certifications: PMP® certification or DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management is highly desired.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in naval environments (ship systems, fleet operations).
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of DoD/Navy acquisition and contracting processes.

Benefits

MRC offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401(k), profit sharing, and other state or federally required benefits.