Senior Program Manager — Undersea Weapon Systems

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Health savings accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Virginia seeks an senior program manager to lead Undersea Weapon System initiatives within NAVSEA, driving planning, budgeting, and execution across major ship and submarine programs.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in program management, a DoD clearance, strong leadership, and proven communication skills; familiarity with EVM and contracting processes is required. Salary range USD 130k–170k per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in program/project management.
• 15+ years in planning, directing and executing major ship/submarine maintenance, systems development or research initiatives.
• Experience with program management, budgeting, contract processes, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience drafting program, financial and acquisition planning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Undersea Weapon System subject matter expertise to NAVSEA affiliated PEOs and program managers.
• Assist in managing, overseeing, and executing R&D initiatives and weapon system development.
• Assist government program managers in developing and managing weapon system requirements and acquisition documentation.
• Support government program managers in developing, managing, and evaluating contractual documentation and deliverables.
• Assist in PPBE planning for undersea warfare systems, including fiscal estimates and briefs.
• Track budgets, spend plans, funding obligations and execution; produce budget status reports; support Earned Value Management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Earned Value Management

Program Management

Budgeting

Contracting process

Team management

Security clearance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Virginia seeks an senior program manager to lead Undersea Weapon System initiatives within NAVSEA, driving planning, budgeting, and execution across major ship and submarine programs.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in program management, a DoD clearance, strong leadership, and proven communication skills; familiarity with EVM and contracting processes is required. Salary range USD 130k–170k per year, with comprehensive benefits.