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Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex, high-visibility Acquisition Category (ACAT) I and II programs within the NAWCAD Engineering & Logistics organization. This role ensures the effective planning, execution, and coordination of multi-site, cross-functional technical teams in direct support of the NAVAIR Mission Operations & Integration (MO&I) group. The Program Manager serves as the senior liaison with government stakeholders, aligning program objectives with contractual requirements, managing resources and risks, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery of advanced naval aviation systems and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and direct ACAT I and II program execution across geographically dispersed teams, including government personnel, contractors, and technical specialists.

+ Serve as the principal interface with government sponsors and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on all technical, operational, and programmatic issues.

+ Oversee all aspects of program operations, including the development of procedures, technical planning, execution oversight, and life-cycle sustainment support.

+ Manage program financials, including budget planning, cost tracking, and resource allocation, while ensuring full compliance with contract requirements and federal acquisition regulations.

+ Provide strategic and technical oversight for aircraft system development and sustainment, including software/hardware integration, configuration management, test and evaluation, and supportability analysis.

+ Deliver regular executive-level briefings and reports to senior leadership, providing status updates, performance metrics, risk assessments, and milestone achievements.

+ Establish and implement rigorous project management processes, including integrated master scheduling, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring to ensure program success.

* This position is for potential upcoming opportunities*

Required Qualifications

Masters' degree in business administration or relevant technical discipline with at least 12 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition program/project management.

+ 12+ years of professional experience in Defense acquisition

+ 3+ years of Navy Acquisition management experience.

+ Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

+ Expertise in program planning, budget execution, and risk management in a government contracting environment.

+ Technical knowledge of naval aviation systems, lifecycle support, and integration practices.

+ Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

+ Must be a US Citizen

Desired Qualifications

+ Experience with contract management (CPFF, FFP and T&M)

+ Experience managing different phases of weapon system acquisition, including Concept Development, SD&D. Knowledgeable of acquisition policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DOD 5000 series.

+ Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management

Overview

Noblis (http://www.noblis.org/) and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (http://www.noblis.org/about/Awards/) . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

* _Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements_

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (https://careers.noblis.org/contact-us/) .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $112,700.00 - USD $176,150.00 /Yr.