Senior Navy Programs & Growth Director

Sigma Defense; Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

PTO 160 Hours

12 Holidays (Floating)

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager / Director, Navy Programs & Growth, to lead on-site program management and business development at Patuxent River NAS, MD. The role interfaces with Government customers and industry partners as a senior on-site representative when contracts are awarded.

This contingent position supports Navy programs with a focus on growth opportunities in the Patuxent River area, requiring extensive DoD program management, Navy acquisition knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, acquisition, program management, or related field.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain; clearance not sponsored.
• PMP certification, DAWIA or equivalent program management credentials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships across NAVAIR and related organizations.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities in Patuxent River region.
• Support capture strategies, customer engagements, teaming, proposals and growth initiatives.
• Provide senior-level program management oversight aligning with contracts, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate with leadership, engineering, BD, and external stakeholders to execute programs successfully.
• Identify requirements, risks, and partnerships to strengthen the company presence in the region.
• Upon major contract award, assume primary responsibility for program execution including staffing and subcontractor management.

Skills

Senior leadership

NAVAIR experience

Business development

Capture management

Program management

Customer engagement

Executive communication

Staffing management

Contract management

Education

Master's degree in engineering/acquisition/program management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Navy ERP

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager / Director, Navy Programs & Growth, to lead on-site program management and business development at Patuxent River NAS, MD. The role interfaces with Government customers and industry partners as a senior on-site representative when contracts are awarded.

This contingent position supports Navy programs with a focus on growth opportunities in the Patuxent River area, requiring extensive DoD program management, Navy acquisition knowledge, and strong