Program Manager

Bryce; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health plan

401(k) plan with company match

Educational reimbursement program

Job summary

BryceTech is seeking a Program Manager to lead a complex, multi-disciplinary support contract for NSWC PHD, providing strategic direction and operational oversight. You will coordinate program management, financial management, comptroller, and customer support across Navy departments and locations, interfacing with Government leadership to meet schedules, budgets, and performance standards.

The role requires extensive DoD program experience, Agile expertise, and strong leadership in a federal

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or above.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel CONUS and occasional OCONUS.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex Government contracts or programs.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across locations.
• Strong budgeting, cost management, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira/Confluence.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and direction for the contract.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, and metrics.
• Oversee staffing, subcontractor coordination, and resource allocation.
• Manage budgeting, ROM development, schedule management, and performance monitoring.
• Establish risk management processes and mitigation plans.
• Oversee financial management, comptroller, and customer support services.
• Monitor milestones, funding requirements, and customer priorities.
• Lead Agile program management initiatives across multiple teams.
• Communicate with Government stakeholders and conduct biweekly status reviews.
• Prepare program status reports and CDRL documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and security policies.

Skills

Security clearance

Travel flexibility

15+ years exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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.

• competitive salary
• a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage
• company-paid life & disability insurance policies
• 401(k) plan with company match
• an educational reimbursement program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.