Senior Technical Support Manager

thestahlcompanies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahl Companies in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Technical Support Manager to provide high-level technical and programmatic support to Navy and DoD programs, focusing on electric power systems, control systems, and testing of ship designs.

The role requires 15+ years in DoD acquisition, Navy program management, and technical leadership, with advanced degrees preferred (MS in Electrical Engineering, MBA/PhD). Position contingent on award; reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in DoD acquisition, Navy program management, or related technical leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical and program management support to Navy and DoD programs.
• Lead and oversee engineering support activities involving power systems, control systems, and advanced technologies.
• Manage acquisition processes and ensure compliance with DoD and Navy standards.
• Support planning, design, and execution of test and evaluation efforts for naval systems.
• Serve as a senior advisor to government and industry stakeholders on technical, programmatic, and business matters.
• Mentor and guide junior technical staff and program managers.

Skills

DoD acquisition processes

DoD/Navy program management

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Control systems

Testing and evaluation

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

MBA

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Technical Support Manager

Senior Technical Support Manager to provide high-level technical and programmatic support in alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy acquisition processes. This role requires deep expertise in engineering, program management, and technical oversight, with a focus on supporting large-scale defense programs. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in electric power systems, control systems, and multi-functional facilities for testing and evaluation of submarine and/or surface ship designs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • DoD acquisition processes.
  • DoD/Navy program management.
  • Industry or Government technical management.
  • Industry or Government business management.

Desired Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master’s degree (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering.
  • Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Technical Expertise

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Electric power generation, distribution, and conversion.
  • Control system development.
  • Computer software and hardware design and implementation.
  • Circuit analysis and magnetics.
  • Fiber optics.

Program/Project Experience

• Conceptual and detailed design for submarine or surface ship systems.
• Development of multi-functional facilities and support systems for testing and evaluation of ship structural configurations, machinery, and/​or component designs (model and full scale).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical and program management support to Navy and DoD programs.
• Lead and oversee engineering support activities involving power systems, control systems, and advanced technologies.
• Manage acquisition processes and ensure compliance with DoD and Navy standards.
• Support planning, design, and execution of test and evaluation efforts for naval systems.
• Serve as a senior advisor to government and industry stakeholders on technical, programmatic, and business matters.
• Mentor and guide junior technical staff and program managers.

*Position is contingent upon award.

Work Location: Washington DC

To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us)