Program Manager with Security Clearance

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to provide high‑level support to the Major Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and PAPMs.

The role involves integrating data from multiple efforts, coordinating with Navy and government offices, and delivering timely, cost‑efficient program outputs. You will forecast events, prepare required briefings and documents, manage data in multiple systems, and ensure compliance with policies while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires PMP certification and U.S. citizenship.
• 20 years of surface radar, electronic warfare, EO/IR, decoys and/or laser program management or administrative experience (or 15 years with Bachelor's or 10 years with Master's).
• Experience with ACAT I major weapon systems and Navy/DOD policy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Major Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and PAPMs in executing planned and emergent tasks.
• Coordinate program support with PAE Mission System Offices, field activities, Navy and Government organizations, contractors.
• Forecast IWS 2.0 events, recommend COAs, and prepare advance drafts for program needs.
• Maintain access to technical data in SharePoint, DCO, DAVE, RDAIS and related systems.
• Prepare technical briefings, point papers, presentations, POM issue papers, Naval messages, and program documentation.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Briefing skills

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Job description

• Provide support to the Major Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and reporting Principle Assistant Program Managers (PAPM) in the execution of planned and emergent tasks. Provide timely, high quality and cost-efficient program deliverables, which have been coordinated with, and/or across, other Divisions.
• Provide support to the Major Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and reporting Principle Assistant Program Managers (PAPM) in the execution of planned and emergent tasks. Provide timely, high quality and cost-efficient program deliverables, which have been coordinated with, and/or across, other Divisions.
• Provide support using/from a surface sensor perspective, taking data from each individual effort and combining, consolidating, and integrating the information.
• Coordinate program support efforts with various PAE Mission System Offices and field activities, external Navy and Government organizations, production contractors, and other support contractors.
• Forecast upcoming/recurring IWS 2.0 events, recommend COAs, and provide advance draft deliverables in anticipation of program needs.
• Provide support for various internal and external reports and databases. Maintain access to retrieve or upload technical data/information with various internal and external databases. Perform tasking to enter, retrieve, update and/or troubleshoot data/information to include but not limited to, SharePoint, Defense Connect On-line (DCO), Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE), ASN(RDA) Information System (RDAIS), etc.
• Support the execution of planned and emergent work tasks. Coordinate data collection, conduct analysis and prepare technical briefings and point papers, presentations, POM issue papers, Naval messages and other program documentation to support program requirements. Develop spreadsheets, metrics, graphics and presentation material.
• Coordinate, track, and develop senior level programmatic briefing packages, such as Congressional briefings, RFIs, Baseline Execution Reviews, Contract Horizons and other presentation packages in support of recurring or ad hoc meetings and data calls. Effectively manage current and historical ata and deliverables in an electronic format.
• Support Security Classification Guides, information security, program
• protection and cybersecurity.
• Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing, assessing, and complying with policies, standards, guidelines, or procedures established by DISA, DoN CIO, PAE Mission Systems, and NAVSEA CIO.
• Document and analyze management processes and provide recommendations to continually improve process efficiency. Support to include reviewing and commenting on office organizational plans, training, performance awards, and DAWIA certification.
• Provide regular man-hour usage reports and funding status and invoice products. Required Skills and Experience: Required
• High school degree, or a GED, and twenty (20) years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser program management or administrative experience, OR B. Bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser program management or administrative experience, OR C. Master's degree and ten (10) years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser program management or administrative experience. Desired
• Program Management experience managing a large support services contract with multiple subcontractors
• Experience with ACAT I major weapon systems and ACAT II through IV programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DOD policy and guidance
• Demonstrated knowledge with cost, schedule and performance as it relates to program execution
• Supervisory and personnel management skills
• Communication and briefing skills
• Experience with financial management
• Proficiency with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) * Must be U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance

Job Description: Program Manager

• Provide support to the Major Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and reporting Principle Assistant Program Managers (PAPM) in the execution of planned and emergent tasks. Provide timely, high quality and cost-efficient program deliverables, which have been coordinated with, and/or across, other Divisions.
• Provide support to the Major Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and reporting Principle Assistant Program Managers (PAPM) in the execution of planned and emergent tasks. Provide timely, high quality and cost-efficient program deliverables, which have been coordinated with, and/or across, other Divisions.
• Provide support using/from a surface sensor perspective, taking data from each individual effort and combining, consolidating, and integrating the information.
• Coordinate program support efforts with various PAE Mission System Offices and field activities, external Navy and Government organizations, production contractors, and other support contractors.
• Forecast upcoming/recurring IWS 2.0 events, recommend COAs, and provide advance draft deliverables in anticipation of program needs.
• Provide support for various internal and external reports and databases. Maintain access to retrieve or upload technical data/information with various internal and external databases. Perform tasking to enter, retrieve, update and/or troubleshoot data/information to include but not limited to, SharePoint, Defense Connect On-line (DCO), Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE), ASN(RDA) Information System (RDAIS), etc.
• Support the execution of planned and emergent work tasks. Coordinate data collection, conduct analysis and prepare technical briefings and point papers, presentations, POM issue papers, Naval messages and other program documentation to support program requirements. Develop spreadsheets, metrics, graphics and presentation material.
• Coordinate, track, and develop senior level programmatic briefing packages, such as Congressional briefings, RFIs, Baseline Execution Reviews, Contract Horizons and other presentation packages in support of recurring or ad hoc meetings and data calls. Effectively manage current and historical ata and deliverables in an electronic format.
• Support Security Classification Guides, information security, program
• protection and cybersecurity.
• Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing, assessing, and complying with policies, standards, guidelines, or procedures established by DISA, DoN CIO, PAE Mission Systems, and NAVSEA CIO.
• Document and analyze management processes and provide recommendations to continually improve process efficiency. Support to include reviewing and commenting on office organizational plans, training, performance awards, and DAWIA certification.
• Provide regular man-hour usage reports and funding status and invoice products. Required Skills and Experience: Required
• High school degree, or a GED, and twenty (20) years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser program management or administrative experience, OR B. Bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser program management or administrative experience, OR C. Master's degree and ten (10) years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser program management or administrative experience. Desired
• Program Management experience managing a large support services contract with multiple subcontractors
• Experience with ACAT I major weapon systems and ACAT II through IV programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DOD policy and guidance
• Demonstrated knowledge with cost, schedule and performance as it relates to program execution
• Supervisory and personnel management skills
• Communication and briefing skills
• Experience with financial management
• Proficiency with Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) * Must be U.S. citizen
• A secret security clearance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.