Senior PMA Operations & Process Lead

ACT1 Federal; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Life Insurance

Short‑Term Disability

Long‑Term Disability

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Military Leave

Education & Development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT1 Federal seeks a Senior PMA Operations & Process Lead to direct cross‑PMA operations, oversee taskers and deliverables, and coordinate PMA-226 program office activities at Cherry Point, NC. The role requires senior expertise, independent operation, and disciplined processes within a complex Naval Aviation program.

The ideal candidate will manage data interpretation, schedules, executive responses, and daily guidance to junior staff, ensuring compliance with program requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, public administration, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in program/project management, operations, or related duties.
• Minimum 7 years supporting NAVAIR/Naval Aviation Enterprise.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and present data on PMA programs, requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop and execute cross-PMA processes and improvement efforts.
• Draft responses to senior taskers, executive briefings, and Congressional inquiries.
• Manage files, briefs, taskers, and program office information repositories.
• Provide daily oversight and guidance to junior contractor personnel.
• Prepare PMA office notes, COOP/EAPls, and other directives as required.
• Coordinate meetings and executive-level program products.
• Identify gaps and implement more efficient workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Title: Senior PMA Operations & Process Lead

Location: Cherry Point, NC

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: As required

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-site

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance required

Division: Aviation

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

Lead Cross-PMA Operations and Process Improvement!

Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program/Project Management Analyst to lead cross-PMA operational processes, taskers, deliverables, records, and program-office coordination for PMA-226 at Cherry Point, North Carolina.

The selected candidate will support Government leadership by organizing and interpreting program information, tracking schedules and requirements, improving cross-functional processes, coordinating executive responses, and providing daily oversight and guidance to junior contractor personnel.

This position requires a senior professional who can operate independently, manage high-visibility requirements, and maintain disciplined processes across a complex Naval Aviation program office.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, interpret, and present data relating to PMA programs, requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and execute processes and process-improvement efforts for cross-PMA functions, requirements, teams, and deliverables.
• Draft and coordinate responses to senior‑level taskers, executive briefings, Congressional inquiries, and requests for information.
• Manage, maintain, and organize files, briefs, taskers, and information repositories across the program office.
• Provide daily oversight, task coordination, and guidance for junior contractor personnel.
• Prepare and maintain PMA office notes, Continuity of Operations Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and other directives as required.
• Coordinate meetings, action items, schedules, data calls, reviews, and executive‑level program products.
• Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and support implementation of more efficient program‑office workflows.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, public administration, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience performing program/project management, operations management, business process, or equivalent duties.
• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting NAVAIR and/or the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating cross‑functional requirements, and supporting senior Government leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing teams in a NAVAIR, Navy, Marine Corps, or other DoW program environment.
• Military experience.
• Experience managing executive taskers, Congressional inquiries, program‑office records, COOP / emergency planning, or cross‑functional process improvement.
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, or similar program‑management and collaboration tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or relevant Defense acquisition certification.
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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