Program Manager, Defense Acquisitions (Naval Aviation)

Paylocity; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Loch Harbour Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support NAVAIR in Patuxent River, Maryland. The ideal candidate has extensive DoD aviation program experience and strong skills in program management, acquisition planning, budget execution, and schedule management.

This role is contingent upon contract award and requires an Active Secret Security Clearance. On-site location at Patuxent River, MD with standard business hours and occasional flexibility to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–10 years experience in related duties.
• Experience developing and executing integrated Government schedules.
• Experience developing and executing budget and phasing plans.
• Experience with cost and performance trades.
• Experience with defense acquisitions programs.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical techniques to evaluate program and project objectives, identify risks, and recommend solutions to support mission success.
• Analyze program requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with acquisition objectives.
• Perform management, technical, and business case analyses to support program decision-making.
• Collect, organize, interpret, and present data related to aircraft, weapon systems, and acquisition programs.
• Track program status, milestones, deliverables, and integrated schedules to ensure timely execution.
• Develop and support acquisition strategies throughout the program lifecycle.
• Conduct cost and performance trade analyses to support informed program decisions.
• Apply government-established processes for documentation, configuration management, change control, and data management.
• Collaborate with government leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and compliance with Department of War acquisition policies.

Skills

Program management

Budget execution

Schedule management

Cost and performance trades

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-stakeholder coordination

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Loch Harbour Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support NAVAIR in Patuxent River, Maryland. The ideal candidate has extensive DoD aviation program experience and strong skills in program management, acquisition planning, budget execution, and schedule management.

This role is contingent upon contract award and requires an Active Secret Security Clearance. On-site location at Patuxent River, MD with standard business hours and occasional flexibility to meet program needs.