Project Manager

Noblis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis MSD, a wholly‑owned Noblis entity, seeks experienced Program/Project Managers to lead Navy tactical network sustainment programs in San Diego, CA, supporting NIWC Pacific. You will supervise cross‑functional teams delivering lifecycle support for ADNS, CANES, CENTRIXS‑M, CaaS, ISNS, SCI Networks, ACS, SDN, and TNGN.

The role requires DoD program management expertise, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and the ability to coordinate with government sponsors to ensure successful,

Qualifications

• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience managing DoD engineering or sustainment programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams
• Experience with CPFF, FFP, and T&M contract management and Government task orders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Direct overall program definition, organization, and long-range planning for Navy tactical network in-service engineering and sustainment across cross-functional teams
• Guide the technical approach for sustainment and modernization of ADNS, CANES, CENTRIXS-M, CaaS, ISNS, SCI Networks, ACS, SDN, and TNGN
• Establish and control milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs
• Provide monthly progress reports with reconciled expenditure data
• Respond to task order requirements; manage task orders and government administration
• Coordinate with NIWC Pacific tech leads for project briefs and cost estimates
• Support transition activities including knowledge transfer and documentation handover
• Oversee DevOps ITIL, Agile CMMI, ISO and Agile practices
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, QA programs, and government on-site policies
• Manage subcontractor performance and multi-vendor integration
• Collect and report metrics to support reliability and quality improvements

Skills

DoD clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

BS/BA in technical or managerial discipline

MS/MA/MBA

Job description

• This opportunity is contingent on contract award.

Noblis MSD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noblis, Inc., delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics, and sustainment solutions to the Department of Defense. We seek talented professionals to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 41250, in San Diego, CA. This program sustains, maintains, and modernizes the Navy’s afloat and ashore tactical network systems — including Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System - Maritime (CENTRIXS-M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Networks, Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) — ensuring fleet readiness and operational superiority across the global naval enterprise.

Noblis MSD seeks experienced Program/Project Managers to lead and coordinate engineering, logistics, and sustainment activities for Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks. These positions manage cross-functional teams delivering lifecycle support for Navy tactical network systems, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution while maintaining alignment with NIWC Pacific priorities and fleet operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall program definition, organization, and short/long-range planning for Navy tactical network in-service engineering and sustainment activities across multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams
• Formulate, guide, and direct the technical approach for sustainment engineering and modernization engineering of ADNS, CANES, CENTRIXS-M, CaaS, ISNS, SCI Networks, ACS, SDN, and TNGN
• Establish and control technical milestones, schedules, budgets, and costs
• Provide monthly progress and status reports with reconcilable expenditure data reflecting TO/DO original quotes and final invoices
• Respond timely to task order requirements; implement and manage task orders and contract administration
• Coordinate with NIWC Pacific tech code leads and provide management support for program reviews, cost estimates, and project briefs
• Support transition activities including knowledge transfer, documentation handover, and continuity of operations
• Oversee adoption and sustainment of DevOps ITIL, Agile CMMI, ISO, and Agile Framework best practices
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations, Quality Assurance programs, and Government on-site policies
• Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate multi-vendor integration efforts
• Collect, analyze, and report metrics from ISEA functional areas to support root cause reliability and quality assurance

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience managing DoD engineering or sustainment programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams
• Experience with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Materials (T&M) contract management and Government task order administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Some travel may be required.

Mid-Level ($115,500/yr - $180,525/yr)

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in any technical or managerial discipline
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management
• OR Master's Degree (MS/MA/MBA) + 7 years of experience in program/project management

Senior Level ($139,800/yr - $218,475/yr)

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in any technical or managerial discipline
• 15+ years of experience in program/project management
• OR Master's Degree (MS/MA/MBA) + 12 years of experience in program/project management

Desired Qualifications

• PMP certification
• ITIL Foundation or higher certification
• Prior experience with Navy C4I programs, PEO C4I, or NIWC Pacific
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams supporting fleet operations
• Familiarity with eCRAFT reporting requirements

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $115,500.00 - USD $180,525.00 /Yr.