Senior Navy Programs Manager - Weapons Systems Integration

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH INC); Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Recognition

Above-Average Compensation

Competitive Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking an elite Executive Program Manager to oversee NAWS China Lake contract execution, financial health, and strategic growth.

You will serve as the primary corporate face to Navy officials, guiding milestones for next-generation naval platforms. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in defense acquisition/program management, PMP/DAWIA preferred, EVMS/IMS proficiency, and excellent executive presence for briefings to flag officers.

Qualifications

• MS/MA in Business, Management or related field is required.
• BS/BA with 4+ years of relevant defense/industry experience acceptable.
• 12+ years in defense acquisition, with Navy acquisition management exposure.
• 12+ years in defense program management overseeing Navy/NAVAIR work.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• PMP or DAWIA Level III is desirable; active clearance preferred.
• Proficiency with EVMS, IMS, and contracting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost, schedule, and technical performance accountability for all tasks.
• Lead multi-year program budgets, EVMS health metrics, and subcontractor work.
• Interface with PCO/COR and other Navy stakeholders as primary contact.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to a diverse engineering team.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and technical risks.

Skills

Executive leadership

EVMS

Integrated Master Schedule

Briefing senior officers

Education

MS/MA Degree in Business, Management or relevant technical discipline

BS/BA + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

EVMS tools

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Federal contracting software

Job description

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking an elite Executive Program Manager to oversee NAWS China Lake contract execution, financial health, and strategic growth.

You will serve as the primary corporate face to Navy officials, guiding milestones for next-generation naval platforms. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in defense acquisition/program management, PMP/DAWIA preferred, EVMS/IMS proficiency, and excellent executive presence for briefings to flag officers.