Senior DoD Naval Programs Manager

A. Harold & Associates; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Harold & Associates seeks a Senior Operations Manager to direct contract performance and operational execution for the H-53 program at NAS Patuxent River. In this high-visibility role, you will be the principal administrator and overall authority for the contracted effort.

You will serve as the primary interface to Government authorities, driving technical excellence, optimal resource allocation, and strategic risk management to support critical heavy-lift naval aviation platforms.

Qualifications

• Must possess a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access the airfield and military installation.
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree from an accredited institution.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in defense program management, military operations, or contract administration performing the functional duties described above.
• Exceptional executive leadership capabilities, advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the elite communication presence required to brief senior military and civilian stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the entire contracted effort, ensuring all contract deliverables strictly meet corporate and government performance standards.
• Serve as the principal point of contact and liaison to Government program authorities on all high-level technical, program, and project management challenges.
• Direct, evaluate, and monitor contractor execution of all performance metrics, Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, and operational milestones.
• Manage the strategic acquisition, allocation, and employment of program/project resources, including personnel staffing, budgeting, and asset deployment.
• Proactively identify project risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and establish streamlined operational workflows to maintain schedule and technical integrity.

Skills

DoD clearance

Executive leadership

Program management

Stakeholder briefings

Education

MA or MS degree

Job description

A. Harold & Associates seeks a Senior Operations Manager to direct contract performance and operational execution for the H-53 program at NAS Patuxent River. In this high-visibility role, you will be the principal administrator and overall authority for the contracted effort.

You will serve as the primary interface to Government authorities, driving technical excellence, optimal resource allocation, and strategic risk management to support critical heavy-lift naval aviation platforms.