Senior DoD Program Manager – Navy Contracts & Strategy

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corporation in Middletown, RI seeks a senior Program Manager to lead the execution of defense contracts, serving as the primary liaison between contractor teams and government stakeholders. You will drive technical, financial, and administrative performance across multiple projects to align with Navy and MRC objectives.

Required qualifications include 9–11 years in DoD program management, MBA, and active or obtainable DoD Secret/TS clearance, with expertise in EVM, PM

Qualifications

• Experience: 9–11 years of program/project management in a DoD contracting environment; Navy experience preferred.
• MBA degree from an accredited university in a technical or managerial discipline.
• Security Clearance: active or ability to obtain DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Core competencies: project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk) and DoD/Navy contracting.
• Certifications: PMP or DAWIA Level III; knowledge of PPBE/POM, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between contractor teams and government/industry stakeholders.
• Direct and manage multi-year programs to meet contract requirements and performance metrics.
• Oversee budgets, costs, and resource allocation across cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with RMF and PMP.
• Supervise and mentor staff; support business development and capture of new opportunities.

Skills

Program management

DoD contracting experience

Stakeholder interface

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

McLaughlin Research Corporation in Middletown, RI seeks a senior Program Manager to lead the execution of defense contracts, serving as the primary liaison between contractor teams and government stakeholders. You will drive technical, financial, and administrative performance across multiple projects to align with Navy and MRC objectives.

Required qualifications include 9–11 years in DoD program management, MBA, and active or obtainable DoD Secret/TS clearance, with expertise in EVM, PM