Program Manager I

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc; National City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. in National City, CA, has a current opening for a full-time Program Manager I. The role is responsible for the results achieved in terms of quality, safety, costs, schedules and performance of assigned programs.

The position oversees contractual and financial aspects and coordinates operations across all worksite locations, leading program reviews with customers and mentoring project managers to ensure success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Eight years’ experience in structural, mechanical and/or electrical system repair/installations.
• Eight years’ experience managing HM&E for repair, maintenance and modernization.
• Strong background in Modernization, Maintenance & Repair.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA approved testing and certification/re-certification requirements.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings & manuals and interpret requirements to produce Quotes, Bids & ROMs and develop detailed technical proposals.
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions and requirements.
• Familiar with financial and technical aspects of managing a program including personnel management, safety and profit/loss.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to clearly communicate and coordinate efforts involving all activities supporting the program including QA, Contracts, Purchasing, and Resources, internally and with the customer, Sponsor, serving as the primary customer POC for all NSWC related product lines.
• Must have the ability to work closely with Quality Assurance, Contracts, Purchasing and other support departments.
• Must be able to identify changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken including the customers’ inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets.
• Must be able to identify, assess and analyze risks and develop plans/actions to mitigate them.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Programs.
• Directly supervises Project Managers and Foremen assigned to Program Projects.
• Assures appropriate daily project staffing via assigned Project Manager.
• Is the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Identifies and leads Contract Opportunity Capture.
• Represents the company with customers in a professional manner.
• Monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and develops solutions.
• Directs and mentors Project Managers and program analysts/financial analysts to deliver monthly status, 75% reports, and related documents.
• Tracks financial progress and coordinates corrective actions with PMs to meet goals.
• Determines project priority, personnel requirements and maintains cost control.
• Oversees program for all projects through final certification and closeout.
• Reviews all Condition Reports and follows up for resolution.
• Develops baseline resource requirements and technical/cost proposals as required for RFQs/RFPs.
• Participates in financial meetings and resolves issues with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Customer liaison

Financial management

Contract management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Program Manager I
Job ID: 2026-240
Date Posted: 2026-09-04T00:00:00
Location: National City, California
Minimum Experience: 8 years
Education: Bachelor's Degree

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. has a current opening for a full-time Program Manager I in National City, CA.

Summary:Responsible for the results achieved in terms of quality, safety, costs, schedules and performance of assigned programs. Manages the contractual and financial aspects of all projects enabling the Project Managers to focus on day-to-day production. Oversees and coordinates the operations of the program at all worksite locations.

Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Reports to the Director of Programs
• Directly supervises Project Managers and Foremen assigned to Program Projects
• Assures appropriate daily project staffing via assigned Project Manager
• Is the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer
• Identifies and leads Contract Opportunity Capture
• Represents the company favorably and consistently when interacting with customers
• Monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and develops solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Directs and mentors Project Managers and program analysts/financial analysts to develop contract deliverables such as monthly status, 75% reports, Condition reports, EVM reports and POAMs
• Tracks financial progress and status of program and projects and develops and coordinates corrective actions/adjustments working with and mentoring Project Managers to ensure completion of projects meeting all quality, technical, schedule and profit goals
• Determines the priority of projects, personnel requirements and maintains cost control
• Oversees the program for all projects through final certification of work and closeout
• Reviews all Condition Reports, responsible for submittal to technical POC and contracts and follows up to ensure resolution
• Develops At-Risk forms when required IAW processes and routes for signature
• Develops and submit baseline project resource requirements
• Develops Technical and Cost proposals as required for RFQs/RFPs
• Participates in financial meetings
• As the top decision maker on the program, resolves any internal issues that arise
• Leads the post-project review to capture lessons learned applicable to future projects
• Resolves issues with customers, LMA, Base/Facility, NAVSEA agencies, and other stakeholders
• Interprets specifications, works with assigned Project Managers to plan project sequencing and coordination of the various phases of projects to prevent delays and avoid rework
• Ensures timely delivery of accurate contract CDRL submissions including CRs
• Confers with assigned management and peer team to resolve problems and to improve methods
• Monitors job progress to ensure that manpower utilization and allocation meets job requirements and bid expectation
• Evaluates, sets up, and manages subcontracts for support work on awarded projects
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with NSWCPD Sponsor, subcontractors and vendors
• Assesses and documents overall work performance of direct reports by close of project, providing feedback to same
• Investigates and documents violations of workplace rules consulting with Human Resources to develop performance improvement plan
• Ensures performance documentation is submitted by Project Managers or Foremen of all assigned project personnel

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline from an accredited college or university required, but equivalent experience can be substituted
• Eight (8) years’ experience in structural, mechanical and/or electrical system repair/installations
• Eight (8) years’ experience managing HM&E for repair, maintenance and modernization
• Strong background in Modernization, Maintenance & Repair
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA approved testing and certification/re-certification requirements
• Ability to read complex technical drawings & manuals and interpret requirements to produce Quotes, Bids & ROMs and develop detailed technical proposals
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions and requirements
• Familiar with financial and technical aspects of managing a program including personnel management, safety and profit/loss
• Must have the ability to read and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to clearly communicate and coordinate efforts involving all the activities supporting the program including Quality Assurance, Contracts, Purchasing, and Resources, internally and with the customer, Sponsor, serving as the primary customer POC for all NSWC related product lines
• Must have the ability to work closely with Quality Assurance, Contracts, Purchasing and other support departments
• Must be able to identify changes in work scope to ensure appropriate planning measures are being taken including the customers’ inputs for reassessing, renegotiating, and amending the scope of work, schedules and budgets
• Must be able to identify, assess and analyze with the team any risk and/or issues that may compromise the successful completion of projects, and develop plans/actions that will mitigate risks. Able to provide leadership when schedule / production conflicts may occur for resolution.
• Able to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.
• Must be willing to travel.

Pay Range

The pay range for this is $110,000 to $ 130,000 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience.

ADA Notations:

• Work may be performed in confined spaces, noisy environments, heavy industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meeting rooms and multiple locations; also, in outside conditions ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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