Senior Program Manager

Decision Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Decision Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead Navy weapons program efforts from Arlington, VA in a strictly on-site capacity.

You will oversee engineering, acquisition, and logistics tasks, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure successful budget execution to meet mission goals. The role requires an active DoD clearance or eligibility, extensive government program management experience, and the ability to brief senior leaders and manage cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Technical or Business discipline.
• 30 years’ total experience in Navy weapon or combat systems engineering or acquisition.
• At least 15 years as a Program Manager of a government engineering or acquisition program.
• DAWIA Level II, PMP, or equivalent Program Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management for missile program engineering, acquisition, and logistics activities, ensuring successful accomplishment of tasking and budget execution
• Managing the activities of the Decision Tech team, including multiple subcontractors, to meet the mission and objectives of the customer’s missile and weapons programs
• Provide adequate recruitment and staffing to meet customer and contract requirements. Management of subcontractor tasking, funding, coordination, and execution
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly customer status reporting
• Provide management of the contract financial team to develop budgets and manage financial execution
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate financial reviews and program status reviews
• Maintain excellent customer relationships, ensure customer satisfaction, and respond to new customer requirements
• Establish and satisfy short- and long-term contract goals
• Support contract capture and growth as the lead Program Manager for our Weapons business area

Education

Master’s Degree in a Technical or Business discipline

Tools

DAWIA Level II / PMP certification

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Senior Program Manager in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.

Position Description

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Senior Program Manager for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE / TOP SECRET PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management for missile program engineering, acquisition, and logistics activities, ensuring successful accomplishment of tasking and budget execution
• Managing the activities of the Decision Tech team, including multiple subcontractors, to meet the mission and objectives of the customer’s missile and weapons programs
• Provide adequate recruitment and staffing to meet customer and contract requirements. Management of subcontractor tasking, funding, coordination, and execution
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly customer status reporting
• Provide management of the contract financial team to develop budgets and manage financial execution
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly corporate financial reviews and program status reviews
• Maintain excellent customer relationships, ensure customer satisfaction, and respond to new customer requirements
• Establish and satisfy short- and long-term contract goals
• Support contract capture and growth as the lead Program Manager for our Weapons business area

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Technical or Business discipline
• 30 years’ total experience in Navy weapon or combat systems engineering or acquisition
• At least 15 years as a Program Manager of a government engineering or acquisition program
• DAWIA Level II, PMP, or equivalent Program Management certification

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with program management, contracts, acquisition, engineering development, testing, analysis, fielding, and logistics support for specific Navy terminal defense systems such as RAM and CIWS.
• Experience managing complex combat system development and acquisition programs
• Experience briefing senior leaders on program plans and status
• Experience managing large $50M+ contracts with high-levels of customer exposure and intensive customer/corporate engagement
• Knowledge of FMS and international programs and experience with international customers
• Ability to work effectively with team members and subcontractors from various technical, acquisition, and administrative disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver coherent and concise customer presentations

Travel Requirements

• Limited travel requirements (<10%)

Compensation

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.