Senior DoD Program Manager – Interoperability & CIAV

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

Employee stock purchase

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc. is seeking a Program Manager in Suffolk, VA to support the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Office. The role focuses on interoperability assessments, testing, standards evaluation, and coalition information-sharing initiatives.

The candidate will direct all contract activities, manage cost/schedule/staffing, and liaise with CIAV leadership, ensuring PWS compliance and delivering reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of DoD program management experience.
• 5+ years supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or coalition operations.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience managing TS/SCI programs.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all contract activities and personnel.
• Manage cost, schedule, staffing, and performance.
• Serve as principal liaison with JS J6 CIAV leadership.
• Ensure compliance with PWS requirements and deliverables.
• Lead program reviews, status meetings, and customer briefings.
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance programs.
• Coordinate support to Combatant Commands, Services, Agencies, and coalition partners.
• Monitor staffing readiness and security compliance.
• Review and approve all reports, assessments, and recommendations.

Skills

TS clearance with SCI eligibility

DoD program management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BlueWater Federal Solutions Inc. is seeking a Program Manager in Suffolk, VA to support the Joint Staff J6 Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation Office. The role focuses on interoperability assessments, testing, standards evaluation, and coalition information-sharing initiatives.

The candidate will direct all contract activities, manage cost/schedule/staffing, and liaise with CIAV leadership, ensuring PWS compliance and delivering reports and recommendations.