Assistant Program Manager Jobs in Washington, DC

Vision Point Systems isseekingaProgram Manager to support the overall planning,executionand oversight of ourNavy/USMC Corrosion Prevention and Control RDT&E efforts.This position will support the maintenance and growth of theseprograms.

The role will assist the VPS senior program manager and government managers and technical subject matter experts with schedule management, financial tracking, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and program deliverables to ensure successful program execution in support of mission requirements. Strong candidates will have robust organizational and planning skills, including strong project management fundamentals, are highly self-motivated and creative thinkers, and are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise/oversee staff, ensure milestones,and project execution occurs in alignment with program and contract requirements.

• Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders such as engineering,logistics, contracts, and academic partners to ensure alignment with programobjectives.

• Monitor program performance, deliverables, funding status, and task execution.

• Support budget tracking, scope of projects, labor forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting activities.

• Prepare status reports, executive summaries, and briefing materials for government leadership.

• Track program risks, issues, and mitigation plans.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Navy and DoD/DoWpolicies and procedures.

• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide responsive support to government stakeholders.
• Laboratory test plan development
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results
• Identify,formulate,and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Field investigation
• Data analysis
• Technical writing

• Other programmatic duties as assigned.

Office is moving to Chantilly, VA in September 2026

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related field.

• At least 3–6 years of program management, project management, engineering management, or defense contracting experience.
• Must have 1+ years of supervisory experience.

• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Strong understanding of program/project management concepts and tools (e.g., schedules, trackers, budgets, action items).

• Must be familiar with financial tracking such as budgets, spend plans, and earned value management.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work independently and highly motivated.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project or Planner, and Teams)
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Secret level security clearance. Requires US citizenship.
• Must be willing to work in various offices in the DMV, including Bethesda, MD; Olney, MD, and Washington, DC in order to meet customer requirements.

• Current Secret level security clearance is a plus.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with and supporting US Navy, Army, and/or US Marine Corps programs is highly desired.
• Technicalexpertisein materials science/engineering (especially corrosion and coatings), electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and military vehicles andshipsis desired.
• Experience with data analysis and statistics is a plus.

Full time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits plan to include medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability. VPS also offers 401k participation and matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.