Program Manager

BryceTech

Port Hueneme (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan with company match

Educational reimbursement program

Job summary

BryceTech is seeking a Program Manager to provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a complex government contract serving the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division.

You will coordinate contract requirements across Navy departments, ensure schedules, budgets, and performance standards are met, and serve as the primary BryceTech interface with government leadership.

Qualifications

Active DoW Secret Clearance or above.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, or a related field.
Ability to travel primarily within the CONUS and occasional OCONUS travel.
15+ years of experience managing complex Government contracts or programs.
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across locations.
Strong background in budgeting, cost management, risk management, and performance reporting.
Experience with Agile methodologies and government contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide overall program leadership and direction for the contract.
Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, and performance metrics.
Oversee staffing, subcontractors, and resource requirements across locations.
Direct budgeting, cost management, ROM development, and schedule management.
Establish and maintain risk management processes and mitigation plans.
Oversee delivery of program management, financial management, and customer support services.
Provide strategic oversight of program execution and evolving government priorities.
Lead Agile program management initiatives across multiple teams.
Establish communication with government stakeholders and prepare status briefings.

Skills

Active DoW Secret Clearance

Program management

Budgeting & cost management

Risk management

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in theWashington TechnologyFast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech is seeking a Program Manager to provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a complex, multi-disciplinary support contract serving the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). This individual will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of program management, financial management, comptroller, and customer support services across multiple Navy departments, programs, and geographic locations. The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between BryceTech and Government leadership, ensuring contract objectives are achieved within established schedules, budgets, performance standards, and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Provide overall program leadership and direction, overseeing the successful execution of all contract requirements and ensuring alignment with Government objectives

Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, resource allocation strategies, and performance metrics to support effective contract execution

Oversee personnel, subcontractor coordination, staffing levels, labor-hour utilization, and resource requirements across geographically dispersed teams

Direct program planning and control activities, including budgeting, cost management, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) development, schedule management, and performance monitoring

Establish and maintain risk management processes to identify performance, financial, staffing, and schedule risks and develop appropriate mitigation and corrective action plans

Oversee the delivery of financial management, comptroller, program management, and customer support services, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across all functional areas

Provide strategic oversight of program execution, including tracking technical milestones, deliverables, funding requirements, and evolving customer priorities

Lead Agile program management initiatives, including the application of Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and performance tracking across multiple teams

Establish effective communication channels with the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contract Specialist (CS), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other Government stakeholders

Conduct biweekly contract status meetings to review program execution, performance risks, issues, and proposed mitigation or corrective actions

Prepare and present program status briefings, management reports, performance assessments, and recommendations to Government leadership

Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of contract deliverables and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation

Monitor contract performance against established quality standards and Government requirements, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed

Oversee compliance with contract requirements, security policies, personnel vetting, mandatory training, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection requirements

Evaluate changing mission requirements and support the implementation of program adjustments to maintain alignment with Government priorities

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Active DoW Secret Clearance or above

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, or a related field

Ability to travel primarily within the CONUS and potential for travel OCONUS one (1) to three (3) times per year for an estimated duration of three (3) to five (5) days per trip

15+ years of experience managing complex Government contracts or programs, preferably supporting the Department of the Navy, DoW, or other federal agencies

Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating program execution across multiple functional areas and geographic locations

Strong background in program planning and control, resource management, budgeting, cost management, risk management, and performance reporting

Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance across large-scale Government programs

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior Government stakeholders, contracting personnel, and customer leadership

Experience developing and presenting program status reports, executive briefings, management reports, and performance assessments

Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience overseeing teams utilizing project management tools such as Jira and Confluence

Strong understanding of Government contracting requirements, contract administration, deliverable management, and quality assurance processes

Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in mathematics, engineering, MBA, or other technical degree

20 years of experience supporting Navy programs

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA III Certification

Experience supporting Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Centers (NSWCs), or Navy In-Service Engineering Activities (ISEAs)

Experience managing Financial and Program Management Support (FPMS), comptroller, financial management, or program analysis contracts

Experience applying Agile methodologies and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within complex Government environments

Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Power BI, and other Government financial and reporting systems

Additional Information

Position is contingent upon contract award.

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.