Senior On-Site Program Lead for DoD/ONR Programs

Rivet; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation plan

Retirement matching

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Rivet is seeking a Program Manager to lead on-site support for ONR, managing a contractor team of 10+ and ensuring compliant delivery of business, financial, and operational services. You will interface with ONR leadership and Science Advisors to align S&T initiatives with program requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication in a government/defense setting, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in S&T/R&D environments.
• Experience leading on-site contractor teams and coordinating workloads.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills for government/defense.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior on-site contractor lead and primary point of contact for ONR government leadership.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of an on-site team of 10+ personnel.
• Assign, manage, and monitor tasks to ensure on-schedule, compliant delivery.
• Support ONR S&T and R&D programs with business, financial, and operational services.
• Identify risks and resource constraints and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster a high-performance team environment focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with government stakeholders and align with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Government/DoD experience

Team coordination

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rivet is seeking a Program Manager to lead on-site support for ONR, managing a contractor team of 10+ and ensuring compliant delivery of business, financial, and operational services. You will interface with ONR leadership and Science Advisors to align S&T initiatives with program requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication in a government/defense setting, with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.