Project Support Lead

Stahl Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

STAHL Companies seeks a Project Support Lead in Washington DC to enhance DoD and Navy acquisition programs, combining engineering with program management to guide design, integration, testing, and evaluation of complex naval systems.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 10 years of DoD acquisition experience and at least 5 years across multiple technical areas; a MS in Engineering is preferred. This is a contract/temporary position contingent on award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 10 years DoD acquisition experience in DoD/Navy program management, technical management, or business management.
• 5 years in two or more broad technical areas including integration, verification, reliability, and test program execution.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support in planning, coordination, and execution of Navy and DoD acquisition programs.
• Contribute technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and/or materials 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 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

DoD/Navy program management

Technical management

Business management

Integration of complex devices

Interface definition and verification

Reliability/maintainability/avail

Test case development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Support Lead

Department: PMS460SS

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: PMS460SS-NAVSEA-NAVY-WA

Description

Project Support Lead

WHO WE ARE:

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups.

STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs.

STAHL Companies advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.

The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best-of-breed technology to the government.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Support Lead to join our team!

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

Experience: Minimum of 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

To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us)

Key Responsibilities

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.