Program Manager for NUWC

STAHL USA; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STAHL Companies seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead technology refresh, prototyping, and system development programs for NUWC Code 70 ranges and undersea systems. You will manage cross-functional teams across engineering, software, IT, testing, and integration, interfacing with government sponsors to meet schedules and performance goals.

This role requires a strong background in DoD/Navy programs, systems engineering, and risk management, with a focus on safety, standards, and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• DoD or Navy engineering program management experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, software development, testing, and integration.
• Familiarity with undersea warfare systems, range systems, or sensor platforms preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple tasks.
• Experience in RDT&E environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance across the lifecycle.
• Active or eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology refresh, prototyping, and system development programs for NUWC Code 70 ranges, facilities, and undersea warfare systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering life-cycle activities from concept development through system delivery, installation, and sustainment.
• Lead cross-functional teams in engineering, software development, IT, testing, and integration services.
• Serve as primary interface with government stakeholders, sponsors, and technical leads.
• Oversee research, analysis, and evaluation of technical approaches, system performance, and cost estimates.
• Manage Testing and Evaluation activities in facility and in-situ environments (air, land, sea).
• Ensure successful prototype, integration, and survivability testing across platforms and networks.
• Monitor program risks, issues, dependencies; develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, NUWC standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate analysis related to environmental impacts, including marine species effects from anthropogenic sound.

Skills

DoD Navy program management

Systems engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Empowering Companies to Succeed in Federal Government Contracting

About the job

Program Manager

WHO WE ARE:

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups.

STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government’s competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs.

STAHL Companies advocates on behalf of our nation’s innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.

The Channel’s founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best-of-breed technology to the government.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team!

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of technology refresh products, prototype systems, and engineering services supporting Code 70 programs, ranges, and facilities. This role provides leadership across engineering, technical, software development, and information technology (IT) disciplines to ensure successful development, testing, integration, and deployment of combat, surveillance, and undersea tracking range systems.

The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between the Government, technical teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring performance objectives, cost, schedule, and quality requirements are met throughout the full Engineering Life Cycle Process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee technology refresh, prototyping, and system development programs supporting NUWC Code 70 ranges, facilities, and undersea warfare systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering life-cycle activities from concept development through system delivery, installation, and sustainment.
• Lead cross-functional teams providing engineering, software development, IT, testing, and integration services.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, sponsors, and technical leads to ensure program objectives, schedules, and deliverables are met.
• Oversee research, analysis, and evaluation of technical approaches, system performance, and cost estimates.
• Manage Testing and Evaluation (T&E) activities in facility and in-situ environments (air, land, and sea).
• Ensure successful prototype, integration, and survivability testing across multiple platforms and communication networks.
• Monitor program risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, and NUWC standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate analysis related to environmental impacts, including marine species effects from anthropogenic sound.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex DoD or Navy engineering programs or technical projects.
• Experience with systems engineering, software development, testing, and integration activities.
• Familiarity with undersea warfare systems, range systems, or sensor-based platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience working in research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance across the program lifecycle.
• Active or eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

*Position is contingent upon award.

Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States

To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us)