Senior Project Manager

Scientific Research Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Vacation and sick PTO accruals

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an experienced C4ISR and Interior Communications (IC) Shipboard Installation Project Manager to lead planning and execution of Navy IC modernization, alterations, and new installations. You will manage shipboard installation teams, coordinate with Navy stakeholders, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and within NAVSEA standards.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, coordinating with shipyards and OEMs, managing procurement, and

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. Navy C4ISR/Interior Communications system installation, maintenance or modernization.
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA standards, manuals, and shipyard processes.
• Proven ability to manage shipboard installation teams in industrial or shipyard environments.
• Demonstrated PM experience supporting government or defense programs.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS 365 for project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle project management for IC system installations aboard U.S. Navy vessels.
• Lead and supervise shipboard installation teams, ensuring quality, configuration control, and safety.
• Develop project schedules, installation work packages, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate daily with ship’s force, shipyards, engineering teams, OEMs, and government customers.
• Coordinate ship checks, validate drawings, and identify configuration issues prior to installation.
• Manage procurement, staging, and tracking of materials and equipment.
• Maintain project financials, track milestones, and prepare detailed status reports for leadership and Navy customers.
• Ensure completion of system testing, inspections, and certification per NAVSEA requirements.
• Lead problem resolution and provide technical guidance to IC technicians and staff.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, and quality assessments with government representatives.

Skills

Navy C4ISR installations

NAVSEA standards

Shipboard team management

Government/defense PM experience

Communication skills

MS 365 proficiency

Tools

MS 365

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,900.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

We are seeking an experienced C4ISR and Interior Communications (IC) Shipboard Installation Project Manager to lead planning and execution of U.S. Navy IC modernization, alteration, and new‑installation efforts. This role manages shipboard installation teams, coordinates with Navy stakeholders, and ensures all work is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with NAVSEA standards.

• Overseeing full lifecycle project management for IC system installations aboard U.S. Navy vessels
• Leading and supervising shipboard installation teams, ensuring adherence to quality, configuration control, and safety standards
• Developing project schedules, installation work packages, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinating daily with ship’s force, shipyards, engineering teams, OEMs, and government customers to drive task execution
• Coordinating ship checks, validate drawings, and identify configuration issues prior to installation
• Managing procurement, staging, and tracking of materials and equipment
• Maintaining project financials, track milestones, and prepare detailed status reports for internal leadership and Navy customers
• Ensuring completion of system testing, inspections, and certification per NAVSEA technical requirements
• Leading problem resolution and provide technical guidance to IC technicians and support staff
• Participating in project reviews, audits, and quality assessments with government representatives

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Requirements

• Experience with U.S. Navy C4ISR and Interior Communications systems installation, maintenance, or modernization
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items, technical manuals, and shipyard processes
• Proven ability to manage shipboard installation teams in industrial or shipyard environments
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting government or defense programs
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with MS 365 office products for project reporting

Desired Skills

• None

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• None

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• a work environment that encourages excellence and more

For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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