Senior ILS Program Lead for Navy Surface Sonar Systems

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager (ILS) to lead the AN/SQQ-89 lifecycle support on Navy surface ship sonar systems, overseeing schedules, data accuracy, and government interfaces. The role covers multiple locations including Hampton Roads and Pearl Harbor with responsibility for maintenance planning and logistics execution.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in ILS/logistics for Navy systems, DoD clearance, and a strong background with ICAPS-CS, FLIS, and APL/AEL, plus NAVSEA

Qualifications

• Must hold DoD SECRET clearance and maintain it.
• 15+ years of ILS/logistics experience on Navy surface ship combat systems.
• Direct experience with ICAPS-CS provisioning database, FLIS, and APL/AEL management.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1388 ILS requirements and NAVSEA documentation standards.
• Experience authoring or managing deliverables in a NAVSEA acquisition environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, or related technical field.
• Experience with AN/SQQ-89 or comparable surface ship sonar/combat systems is strongly preferred.
• CASREP response experience and fleet waterfront operations familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the AN/SQQ-89 integrated product schedule and ECP cost data sheets.
• Lead RCM and FMECA analysis to justify maintenance interval changes across hull configurations.
• Develop and maintain Maintenance Index Pages (MIPs) and Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs).
• Conduct Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) and support depot certification activities.
• Manage provisioning and supply support strategy across all AN/SQQ-89 configurations including PTD via ICAPS-CS.
• Execute FLIS screening, APL/AEL preparation and maintenance, ILO and SNADS waterfront support.
• Coordinate with NAVSUP and TSA for NSN establishment; manage ILS audits and OMMS‑NG data.
• Lead PHS&T transportation planning and EC kit material coordination.
• Support Configuration Management including CSA database, ECO routing, and CDMD-OA accuracy.

Skills

DoD SECRET clearance

ILS/logistics experience

NAVSEA environment familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, or related technical field

Master's degree may substitute for 5 years of experience

Tools

ICAPS-CS provisioning database

FLIS

APL/AEL management

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager (ILS) to lead the AN/SQQ-89 lifecycle support on Navy surface ship sonar systems, overseeing schedules, data accuracy, and government interfaces. The role covers multiple locations including Hampton Roads and Pearl Harbor with responsibility for maintenance planning and logistics execution.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in ILS/logistics for Navy systems, DoD clearance, and a strong background with ICAPS-CS, FLIS, and APL/AEL, plus NAVSEA