Program Manager

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead the Naval Expeditionary Program Office within PEO USC. The role emphasizes contract leadership and daily program oversight in a high-security environment.

Responsibilities include managing schedule, budget, risk, and subcontractors; initiating PMR/MSR cadences; and ensuring CDRLs meet time and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of professional program/project management experience.
• Active or interim Secret clearance.
• Experience with program governance, IMS/IPMDAR/eCRAFT reporting, QASP-aligned QC, risk management, stakeholder communications.
• PMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall contract leadership and day-to-day management of the program.
• Oversee schedule/budget/risk, and subcontractor coordination.
• Provide kick-off and recurring PMR/MSR cadence.
• Ensure all CDRLs are on time and quality.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Contract governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Secret clearance

PMP certification

Job description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Program Manager to lead the Naval Expeditionary Program Office which falls under Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC).

Responsibilities

• Provide overall contract leadership and day-to-day management of the program
• Oversee schedule/budget/risk, and subcontractor coordination.
• Provide kick-off and recurring PMR/MSR cadence
• Ensure all CDRLs are on time/quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years professional program/project management experience
• Must have an active or interim Secret clearance.
• Experience with Program governance, IMS/IPMDAR/eCRAFT reporting, QASP-aligned QC, risk management, stakeholder comms.
• PMP is preferred

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.