Program Manager/Project Analyst – Submarine Sonar Systems

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Health savings accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Virginia seeks an senior program manager to lead Undersea Weapon System initiatives within NAVSEA, driving planning, budgeting, and execution across major ship and submarine programs.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in program management, a DoD clearance, strong leadership, and proven communication skills; familiarity with EVM and contracting processes is required. Salary range USD 130k–170k per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in program/project management.
• 15+ years in planning, directing and executing major ship/submarine maintenance, systems development or research initiatives.
• Experience with program management, budgeting, contract processes, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience drafting program, financial and acquisition planning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Undersea Weapon System subject matter expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs and program managers.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing R&D initiatives and weapon system development.
• Assist government program managers in developing and managing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables.
• Assist in PPBE planning for undersea warfare systems, including fiscal estimates and briefs.
• Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligations and execution; produce budget status reports; support Earned Value Management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Earned Value Management

Program Management

Budgeting

Contracting process

Team management

Security clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear‑sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Undersea Technology Portfolio, within SPA's Sea, Land, & Air Division, conducts rigorous and objective analyses to enable the Navy and other DoD organizations to make decisions, plans, and strategies to deliver emerging technologies and warfighting capabilities. We support clients across the undersea, naval special warfare, and expeditionary warfare enterprises, including those within resourcing and requirements, acquisition, and science and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide Undersea Weapon System subject matter expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs and program managers for selected appropriated programs.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing research and technology initiatives and weapon system development.
• Assist government program managers in developing and managing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation and program actions.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables from the prime system integrator in support of system design and development acquisition milestones.
• Assist in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) for undersea warfare systems, including developing fiscal estimates, exhibits, documents, briefs and schedules to satisfy the PPBE process.
• Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligation and execution, and other programmatic needs. Coordinate with stakeholders as directed to obtain funding data, resolve issues, identify discrepancies, and produce reports related to budget status. Execute Earned Value Management System.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in program/project management
• Bachelor's level degree in any technical or managerial discipline
• 15 or more years of experience in the overall planning, direction and execution of major ship/submarine maintenance programs, systems development efforts, and research or technology initiatives
• Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, budgeting process, and financial tracking (Earned Value Management (EVM) and other metrics), funding execution, and the contracting process
• Experience drafting program, financial and acquisition planning documentation to support planning and execution
• Experience with quantitative, programmatic and technical fact‑finding in the generation of various technical data
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication and customer management skills
• Supervisory Experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Active Secret Security DoD clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Navy/NAVSEA/Team Sub acquisition or in‑service programs that includes leading programs or projects and interfacing with an end item customer
• Experience with BQQ-10, Arrays, Sonar, Towed Arrays, TB-16, TB-23, TB-29, TB-33, ARCI highly desired
• Relevant experience on Navy Sonar/radar, Combat System, Training System, Electronic Warfare or Imaging System, or on other Undersea Warfare programs

Benefits

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Pay Range Information

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. – USD $170,000.00/Yr. The salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.