Senior DoD RDT&E Program Lead (TS/SCI)

DCS Corporation; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work/life balance

Parental leave

Leave programs

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Port Hueneme, CA, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex DoD/NAVFAC EXWC programs from concept through prototyping and fielding. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage PMPs/MSRs, and ensure security and mission impact.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in DoD program management, active TS/SCI clearance, and a strong background in unmanned systems, cyber, or facility engineering, with DoD acquisition familiarity and certification such as PMP.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field (master's preferred).
• 12+ years of program management experience within DoD or NAVFAC EXWC-related environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proven experience leading large-scale RDT&E initiatives, including unmanned systems, C5ISR, cyber, or facility engineering.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, technical data packages, and contract deliverables.
• Working knowledge of C5ISR, ES&C, modeling & simulation, cybersecurity, and unmanned systems.
• Understanding of DoD standards, MILSTD, DFARS, and acquisition regulations.
• Proficiency with project management tools and standard office software.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with transition planning and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage PMPs and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs).
• Lead annual STI gap analyses and final reports.
• Ensure each project stays aligned with Task Order scope and priorities.
• Oversee transition-in and transition-out activities, including knowledge transfer and asset management.
• Manage ES&C engineering design, development, and analysis activities.
• Lead prototyping, testing, and integration of systems, subsystems, and components.
• Direct rapid technology insertion and capability gap assessments.
• Coordinate modeling & simulation, systems integration, and interoperability work.
• Develop and deliver specialized training packages for government and contractor teams.
• Ensure training materials meet NAVFAC EXWC guidelines and mission needs.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, including CMMC Level 2.
• Verify personnel clearance levels for classified work.
• Oversee export control requirements and proper handling of government-furnished information and property.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, contractors, and partners.
• Coordinate with program POCs to support smooth execution across all workstreams.

Skills

Citizenship: US

Active TS/SCI clearance

Program leadership

DoD acquisition familiarity

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Master’s preferred

Tools

PM tools

Job description

DCS Corporation in Port Hueneme, CA, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex DoD/NAVFAC EXWC programs from concept through prototyping and fielding. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage PMPs/MSRs, and ensure security and mission impact.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years in DoD program management, active TS/SCI clearance, and a strong background in unmanned systems, cyber, or facility engineering, with DoD acquisition familiarity and certification such as PMP.