Program Manager III

Coastal Management Solutions; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Coastal Management Solutions, Inc. (CMS) is pursuing a federal contract opportunity supporting NSWC Port Hueneme Division and seeks an experienced Program Manager III to lead a complex government support program.

The role requires overall leadership, financial oversight, scheduling, risk management, and coordination with government stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and compliant performance across multi-year contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional program or project management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-year government contracts and programs.
• Strong budgeting, cost management, financial oversight, and resource allocation.
• Expertise in program planning, scheduling, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex program operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with government stakeholders.
• Active security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and oversight to ensure successful execution of contract requirements and performance objectives.
• Manage program planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee financial management activities, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Monitor program performance, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure deliverables, milestones, and contractual requirements are met within established schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate personnel, technical resources, and program activities to support operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with government customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
• Oversee quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
• Provide regular program updates, briefings, and status reports to government representatives and company leadership.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Leadership

Government contracts

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline

Job description

Coastal Management Solutions, Inc. (CMS) is pursuing a federal contract opportunity supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), and is seeking an experienced Program Manager III to join our proposed team.

The Program Manager III will provide overall leadership, management, and oversight of a complex government support program involving financial management, technical support, resource management, and program execution. This individual will be responsible for ensuring effective program planning, coordination, performance monitoring, and delivery while maintaining strong working relationships with government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large-scale, multi-year government contracts, strong financial and operational management skills, and the ability to lead teams in a mission-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership and oversight to ensure successful execution of contract requirements and performance objectives.
• Manage program planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee financial management activities, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Monitor program performance, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure deliverables, milestones, and contractual requirements are met within established schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate personnel, technical resources, and program activities to support operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with government customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
• Oversee quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
• Provide regular program updates, briefings, and status reports to government representatives and company leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of professional program or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-year government contracts and programs.
• Strong experience in budgeting, cost management, financial oversight, and resource allocation.
• Expertise in program planning, schedule management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex program operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with government stakeholders.
• Active security clearance required.

About Coastal Management Solutions

Coastal Management Solutions, Inc. (CMS) is a woman-owned small business with more than 20 years of experience delivering professional, technical, and administrative support services to federal government agencies.

We take pride in providing exceptional service to our customers while fostering a supportive work environment built on employee retention, open communication, responsive leadership, and professional growth.

CMS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Supportive leadership and professional growth opportunities

This position is contingent upon CMS receiving the contract award and obtaining authorization to proceed from the Government. CMS is currently pursuing this opportunity and conducting recruitment efforts in anticipation of a potential award.

Coastal Management Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.