Project Manager (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Paylocity; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Other perks

Job summary

Loch Harbour Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead critical NAVAIR projects based in Patuxent, Maryland. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a regulated government environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating program objectives, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with documentation and data management processes while coordinating with stakeholders and DoD

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain (US Citizenship required).
• Experience with DoD and SECNAV instructions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee critical projects under NAVAIR in Patuxent, MD.
• Analyze requirements, status, budget and schedules.
• Manage documentation, change control, and data management per government processes.
• Track program status and ensure timely execution of milestones.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Data analysis

DoD experience

Education

Master of Science

Master of Arts

Tools

NAVAIR management tools

Job description

Description

Loch Harbour Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee critical projects under the NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) in Patuxent, Maryland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative defense initiatives while ensuring compliance with government regulations and contractual obligations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Apply analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives.
• Analyzes requirements, status, budget and schedules.
• Performs management, technical, or business case analyses.
• Collects, completes, organizes and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs.
• Tracks program/project status and schedules.
• Applies government-instituted processes for documentation, change control management and data management.

Clearance Required:

• Active Secret Clearance

Requirements

Education:

• Masters of Science degree OR
• Masters of Art degree

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience
• Active Secret Security Clearance OR the ability to obtain a Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Desired Experience:

• Experience with DoD and SECNAV series instructions.
• Experience utilizing NAVAIR management tools.
• Experience developing acquisition strategies.
• Experience developing and executing integrated Government schedules.
• Experience developing, managing and executing budget and phasing plans.
• Experience with cost and performance trades.

About Loch Harbour Group

Loch Harbour Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 1995. We hold CMMI Service Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and serve federal customers across DoD, homeland security, and civilian agencies. LHG is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Company Highlights:

At LHG, we offer our employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) (up to 5% matching)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Other company perks

The Loch Harbour Group is an equal opportunity employer, all interested qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, D/M/V/F. LHG welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.