Program Manager/Project Analyst – Submarine Sonar Systems

Arenatechnologies; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Arenatechnologies is seeking a Program Manager or Senior Project Analyst in Alexandria, Virginia. The role involves managing Undersea Acoustic Systems projects, providing expertise to government managers and overseeing budgets and execution of related initiatives. Candidates should have at least 15 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial field.

This position offers responsibilities including assisting in program management documentation and financial tracking, as well as leading various technical initiatives. The salary range is $130k – $170k based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in program/project management.
• Experience drafting program, financial and acquisition planning documentation.
• Active Secret Security DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide management expertise to government program managers overseeing Undersea Acoustic Systems.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing research and technology initiatives.
• Track budgets, spend plans, and funding obligations.

Skills

Program Management

Budgeting Process

Earned Value Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline

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.

SPA has a future need for a Program Manager or Senior Project Analyst.

Responsibilities

The candidate will support the Submarine Acoustic Systems Program Office and act as a program manager or project analyst. The candidate will provide management expertise to government Program or Project Managers who oversee Undersea Acoustic Systems. The candidate will:

• 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. This includes assisting in 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

Required 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

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. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. VA Pay Transparency Range: $130k – $170k.