Program Manager - Navy and USMC

Ultra Maritime, EMS; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Bonus - Performance Related

PTO + 11 company holidays

401K w/ company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program

Voluntary benefit offerings

Descripción de la vacante

Ultra Intelligence & Communications seeks a Program Manager to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for US Navy/USMC, based in Austin, TX or San Diego, CA. You will manage dispersed teams, coordinate with contracts, finance, and engineering to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals.

Required active Secret clearance, a related bachelor's degree, and 6+ years in DoD program management. PMP preferred; willingness to travel up to 20%.

Formación

• Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience managing software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Manage multiple US Navy and/or Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Deliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration activities, and fielded capability enhancements.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Lead recurring customer meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and functional organizations.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to support program execution.
• Manage the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including Program Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Support proposal development, basis of estimate creation, and transition-to-execution activities for follow-on efforts and new contract awards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, teammates, and internal stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address program challenges and changing customer priorities.

Conocimientos

Program management

Security clearance

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Mission SolutionsPowering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is seeking a Program Manager for its Austin, TX or San Diego, CA office to lead software development, systems integration, and sustainment programs for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. This position will manage geographically dispersed cross-functional teams between Austin, TX and San Diego, CA to ensure successful execution of programs against customer requirements, contract objectives, cost, schedule, and technical performance goals.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, contracts, finance, procurement, and customers through all lifecycle phases to deliver capabilities that support mission-critical naval and marine corps operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple US Navy and/or Marine Corps programs through all phases of contract execution.
• Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Deliver financial performance targets including revenue, margin, forecasts, and earned value metrics.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, resource plans, and execution baselines.
• Lead software and systems development efforts, engineering integration activities, and fielded capability enhancements.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, and customer-directed changes.
• Identify, document, and mitigate programmatic and technical risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Lead recurring customer meetings, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and milestone reviews.
• Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and functional organizations.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to support program execution.
• Manage the development and delivery of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including Program Management Plans, Risk Management Plans, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Support proposal development, basis of estimate creation, and transition-to-execution activities for follow-on efforts and new contract awards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, teammates, and internal stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address program challenges and changing customer priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to maintain clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience managing DoD programs.
• Experience managing software development, systems integration, engineering, or technical programs.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), contract modifications, or requirements management.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and cost performance metrics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting US Navy, Marine Corps, NAVWAR, NAVAIR, MCSC, or related defense organizations.
• Experience with Command and Control (C2), Tactical Communications, Air and Missile Defense, or related defense systems.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and metrics.
• Experience working within Agile software development or DevSecOps environments.
• Experience with Cost-Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time-and-Materials (T&M) contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to support customer growth initiatives and capture activities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to adapt to environments ranging from rapid prototyping and IR&D efforts to formal defense acquisition programs.

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K w/ company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes." We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail]."