Laboratory Operations Coordinator Jobs in Virginia

This position requires an ACTIVE DoD security clearance. Applicants who do not currently hold an active clearance will not be considered.

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

In this role, you'll support the U.S. Navy's Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) program at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, Virginia. Working alongside Navy personnel, engineers, and combat systems professionals, you'll help ensure the operational readiness, integration, and modernization of one of the Navy's premier combat systems supporting the Fleet.

About the Role

PMAT is seeking an experienced SSDS Operations Coordinator to support the U.S. Navy's Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) program at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, Virginia.

In this role, you'll serve as a senior technical and operational leader responsible for coordinating activities supporting SSDS Mk 1 and Mk 2 Combat Systems across operational, engineering, integration, and test environments. You'll work closely with Navy personnel, engineers, technicians, and program leadership to support combat systems readiness, tactical capability development, and the successful execution of mission-critical activities supporting the Fleet.

The ideal candidate combines deep operational knowledge of Navy Combat Systems with proven leadership experience managing technical performance, schedule, quality, and delivery. This position offers the opportunity to directly support the continued evolution of one of the Navy's most advanced integrated combat systems while contributing to national defense and warfighter readiness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operational activities supporting Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Mk 1 and Mk 2 combat systems.
• Support the planning, execution, and coordination of combat systems operations, integration, system testing, and evaluation activities.
• Lead technical coordination across government and contractor teams supporting Surface, Air, and Strike Warfare mission areas.
• Manage technical performance, reliability, maintainability, cost, schedule, and delivery requirements for assigned efforts.
• Coordinate engineering, maintenance, logistics, and operational stakeholders to ensure mission success.
• Support combat systems integration, troubleshooting, system readiness assessments, and operational capability improvements.
• Assist with planning and execution of laboratory, land-based, and shipboard test events supporting Navy combat systems modernization.
• Prepare technical reports, operational status updates, schedules, metrics, and executive briefings for government leadership.
• Identify technical risks and recommend corrective actions to improve mission effectiveness and system availability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NAVSEA, DoD, customer, and program policies, standards, and quality requirements.

About Us

PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you're an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you'll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you're passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense technology!

Required Skills and Experience

• Eight (8) years of Combat Systems experience supporting Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Mk 1 and Mk 2 platforms.
• Experience supporting the tactical employment of SSDS in Surface Warfare (SUW), Air Warfare (AAW), and Strike Warfare mission areas.
• Five (5) years of management experience supporting Navy Combat Systems programs.
• Experience managing technical performance, reliability, maintainability, cost, schedule, and delivery requirements.
• Experience coordinating technical teams supporting combat systems operations, maintenance, engineering, or test activities.
• Working knowledge of Navy combat systems lifecycle support, operational readiness, and systems integration.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for program leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) at Wallops Island.
• Experience supporting Aegis Combat System programs.
• Experience supporting PEO Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) or NAVSEA programs.
• Experience supporting Combat Systems Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities.
• Experience supporting land-based engineering sites or shipboard combat systems testing.
• Experience with combat systems integration and systems engineering activities.
• Prior Fleet Introduction Team (FIT), In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), or waterfront support experience.
• Previous military service as a Navy Fire Controlman (FC), Electronics Technician (ET), Operations Specialist (OS), Combat Systems Officer, or related combat systems specialty.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or operational teams.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, or another related technical discipline.
• Equivalent military experience and additional directly related experience may be substituted where permitted by contract.
• Relevant DoD or Navy technical certifications are desirable.

Citizenship and Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• No dual citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred.

Location

• Onsite
• Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC)
• Wallops Island, Virginia

Travel & Passport

• Up to 10% CONUS travel.
• Occasional travel may be required to support customer meetings, system integration activities, testing events, training, and program execution.
• Passport not required for normal duties but may be needed if future mission requirements change.

Work Environment

• PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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