Program Manager, DoD Naval Systems (NSWC PHD)

The Leading Niche; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leading Niche is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Manager, Program/Project III) to provide leadership, oversight, and management for NSWC PHD at Port Hueneme. You will plan, direct, and coordinate contract activities to ensure program objectives, contractual requirements, and Government deliverables are met.

The ideal candidate will manage DoD programs, budgets, schedules, risks, and performance, while interfacing with PCO, CS, and COR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Seven or more years in progressive program/project management, preferably DoD contracts.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience managing complex programs with multiple teams and contractual requirements.
• Experience budgeting, resource allocation, schedules, risks, and performance objectives.
• Experience developing PM plans, project schedules, ROM estimates, and contract performance reports.
• Familiarity with federal contracting procedures and Government contract administration.
• Experience coordinating with Government contracting personnel, CORs, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prepare executive-level presentations and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of contract activities per SOW, schedules, and requirements.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day contract operations and ensure timely task execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Government programs.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and quality.
• Establish internal controls to promote accountability and efficiency.
• Identify dependencies and mitigate obstacles to execution.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting policies and procedures.
• Serve as primary contractor liaison with Government stakeholders (PCO, CS, COR).
• Prepare program status updates, financial summaries, and corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate Government tasking and contractual communications.
• Support annual program reviews and contract performance evaluations.
• Resolve issues requiring Government awareness or action.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Financial management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Finance/Engineering/Project Management

Master's degree (MBA/PM)

PMP certification

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Leading Niche is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Manager, Program/Project III) to provide leadership, oversight, and management for NSWC PHD at Port Hueneme. You will plan, direct, and coordinate contract activities to ensure program objectives, contractual requirements, and Government deliverables are met.

The ideal candidate will manage DoD programs, budgets, schedules, risks, and performance, while interfacing with PCO, CS, and COR.