The Senior Program Manager (SPM) will lead program execution, financial management, contract compliance, and customer engagement for a major NSWC Crane contract supporting the MXM Division. The SPM ensures all technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met while maintaining strong relationships with government stakeholders and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of program activities aligned with NSWC Crane MXM Division mission objectives.
- Serve as the primary interface with government customers, contracting officers, and technical representatives.
- Oversee planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of all program tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
- Manage program budgets, staffing, procurement actions, and forecasts; ensure compliance with DoD financial and contractual requirements.
- Lead risk management, issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, logistics, finance, contracting, cybersecurity) to ensure seamless program execution.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings, reports, and contract documentation.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable DoD policies, security standards, and QA processes.
- Mentor junior staff and support talent planning for program growth and sustainment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related field
- 7+ years of program or project management experience supporting DoD programs; experience with NSWC Crane strongly preferred.
- Proven success leading multi-disciplinary technical programs of similar size and scope.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance for complex programs.
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS, and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience briefing senior government leadership.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligible preferred.
- PMP certification highly desirable.
Additional Desired Experience:
- Experience within model-based systems engineering (MBSE), electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), weapons systems, electronic warfare, sensors, test & evaluation, or related MXM mission areas.
- Familiarity with NSWC Crane organizational structure, contracting processes, and program execution expectations.
- Prior experience leading subcontractors and managing multi-company teams.