Project Support Lead

thestahlcompanies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

thestahlcompanies is seeking a Project Support Lead to provide technical and programmatic support for Navy and DoD acquisition programs. The role requires blending engineering background with hands-on experience across disciplines to assist design, integration, testing, and evaluation of naval systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating plans, leading design verification, developing test programs for submarine and surface ship systems, and performing life cycle cost analyses while ensuring

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• Experience: 10 years with DoD acquisition processes in PM, technical or business management.
• 5 years in two or more technical areas (integration, interface, reliability, test, life cycle cost, etc.).
• Experience in submarine or surface ship design and test/evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support in planning, coordination, and execution of Navy and DoD acquisition programs.
• Contribute technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and/or materials engineering.
• Lead or support design integration, verification, and system-level assessments for naval platforms.
• Develop and execute test programs for submarine and surface ship systems at model and full-scale levels.
• Conduct trade studies, life cycle cost analyses, and feasibility assessments.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition processes and program standards.
• Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to support program objectives.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Engineering background

Test and evaluation

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Support Lead

We are seeking Project Support Leads with strong technical and programmatic expertise to support Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy acquisition programs. The successful candidate will combine a background in engineering with hands‑on experience across multiple technical disciplines, providing critical support in the design, integration, testing, and evaluation of complex naval systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering.

Experience: 10 years of experience with DoD acquisition processes in one or more of the following areas:

• DoD/Navy program management.
• Industry or Government technical management.
• Industry or Government business management.

5 years of experience in two or more broad technical areas, including:

• Integration of complex multifunctional devices.
• Interface definition and verification.
• Component and system‑level reliability, maintainability, and availability assessments.
• Shipboard impact analysis.
• Test case development and test program execution.
• Requirements allocation.
• Cost/benefit and life cycle cost analysis.
• Feasibility studies.

Experience in conceptual and detailed design for submarine or surface ship systems, including facilities and support systems for test and evaluation of structural configurations, machinery, and/or component designs in model and full scale.

Desired Qualifications

10 years of experience with DoD acquisition processes in DoD/Navy program management, technical management, or business management.

Education: Master’s degree (M.S.) in Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project support in the planning, coordination, and execution of Navy and DoD acquisition programs.
• Contribute technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and/or materials engineering disciplines.
• Lead or support design integration, verification, and system‑level assessments for naval platforms.
• Develop and execute test programs for submarine and surface ship systems at both model and full‑scale levels.
• Conduct trade studies, life cycle cost analyses, and feasibility assessments.
• Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition processes and program standards.
• Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to support program objectives.

Position is contingent upon award.

Work Location: Washington DC