Senior Program Manager (Navy RATT)

THOR Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

THOR Solutions, LLC is looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager in San Diego, CA, to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team. The ideal candidate will have significant Navy ship leadership experience and strong management skills necessary to lead diverse technical and logistical teams.

This position requires at least 15 years of relevant experience and an active security clearance. The anticipated pay range for this role is $140,000 – $155,000 annually, and offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of active duty and/or federal contractor management experience.
• Active or interim Secret security clearance required.
• Experience as a Surface Warfare Officer and Commanding Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall RATT contract execution including all technical and engineering services.
• Balance the RATT workforce to meet timelines supporting PACFLEET ships.
• Manage a large contract effort across multiple locations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Navy ship maintenance strategy

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate degree in management or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

THOR Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA.

RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.

Ideal Candidate

An ideal candidate has senior Navy ship leadership experience as a Surface Warfare Officer and Commanding Officer, engineering leadership as a Chief Engineer, and maintenance/training staff experience such as ISIC, TYCOM, or ATG.

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026.

Typical Responsibilities

• Lead overall RATT contract execution, including ultimate responsibility for all technical, engineering, logistical and support services required to fulfill contract scope and requirements.
• Balance the RATT workforce to meet multiple essential event requirement timelines supporting PACFLEET ships.
• Manage a large magnitude/scope contract effort across multiple CONUS/OCONUS locations simultaneously.

Primary Work Location

Full time onsite in San Diego, CA.

Anticipated Travel

• This position involves up to 20% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• Common travel destinations include: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

Typical Physical Activity

• Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.
• May involve repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision.
• Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot’s ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel.

Typical Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $140,000 – $155,000 per year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Security Clearance

Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 15 years of combined active duty and/or federal contractor experience in the management of various labor categories and monitoring performance of federal Government service contracts.
• Post-graduate degree (Masters or above) from an accredited university in management or a technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Senior Navy ship leadership experience as a Surface Warfare Officer and Commanding Officer of a U.S. Navy warship.
• Senior Navy ship engineering leadership experience as a Chief Engineer of a U.S. Naval warship.
• Maintenance/training staff experience (e.g., Immediate Superior In Charge (ISIC), Type Commander (TYCOM), or Afloat Training Group).
• Extensive Navy technical management experience.
• Extensive experience in Navy ship maintenance strategy and process development, implementation, and control.
• Supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects similar to those indicated in the PWS.
• In-depth, detailed knowledge of Navy ship depot level maintenance processes.
• Navy shipboard experience on multiple ships.

• Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast‑paced operational environments.
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 25 years of relevant experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Dock Landing Ships (LSD), Amphibious Transport Docks (LPD), Mine Counter Measure Ships (MCM), Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG51/1000), Guided Missile Cruisers (CG), Guided Missile Frigates (FFGX), General Purpose Assault Ships (LHA), Multiple Purpose Assault Ships (LHD), or Amphibious Command Ships (LCC).
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, cost and schedule estimating disciplines (e.g., Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Cost Estimating Guide).
• Knowledge of Navy surface ship (all classes) engineering and Combat Systems specifications and configurations.
• Knowledge in each respective functional area of Light Off Assessments (LOAs); understand variations of established SOEs and associated references; familiar with all Engineering and Combat System Department instructions and publications governing the conduct of the assessments.
• Knowledge in Material Maintenance Management (3M) and the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).
• Knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), in particular, Equipment Operational Capability (EOC) definitions.

Benefit Offerings

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.