Program Manager (1029)

Herdt Consulting, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation + 11 U

Health benefits including medical, Rx,

401K with Fidelity match

Job summary

Herdt Consulting, Inc. is preparing to support a large-scale enterprise systems program for the U.S.

Navy, delivering mission-critical ERP sustainment, modernization, and optimization services across its supported commands. The Program Manager will serve as the overall lead responsible for driving execution across all functional areas, coordinating integrated delivery teams, and serving as the primary interface with Navy stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of Program Management experience, preferably within the Navy.
• Security Clearance: Secret; sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required.
• Location: DC Metro area; Work Schedule: Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of contract activities.
• Interfacing with customer leadership including Contracting Officer (CO) and COR.
• Applying knowledge of DoD policies and directives.

Skills

Program management

Navy processes

Education

Bachelor's degree (Software Engineering / IT)

Tools

Navy ERP

Job description

Position Overview

Herdt Consulting is preparing to support a large-scale enterprise systems program for the U.S. Navy, delivering mission-critical ERP sustainment, modernization, and optimization services across its supported commands. This program enables financial, supply chain, and procurement operations within a highly regulated DoD environment, requiring seamless alignment between business processes, technology, and data to ensure compliance, performance, and mission readiness. The Program Manager will serve as the overall lead responsible for driving execution across all functional areas, coordinating integrated delivery teams, and serving as the primary interface with Navy stakeholders. This role is critical to ensuring successful delivery of system deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement initiatives, while maintaining strong governance, managing contract performance, and delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across a complex, distributed enterprise environment.

Quick Facts

• Location: DC Metro area
• Security Clearance: Secret (clearance sponsorship is available for eligible candidates)
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of Program Management experience, preferably within the Navy
• Work Schedule: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of contract activities
• Interfacing with customer leadership including Contracting Officer (CO) and COR
• Applying knowledge of DoD policies and directives

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with Navy business processes and Navy ERP

What we can offer you Excellence:

• Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays
• Health Benefits: Competitive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Financial Security: 401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Insurance: Short-term and Long-term Disability provided at no cost, plus voluntary Life and AD&D options.