Naval Acquisition Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain organizational programs in support of NAVWAR.
• Review contracts and project cost accounting with key stakeholders.
• Support tactical planning using resources like MS Project.
• Conduct regular interactions with Integrated Product Team members.
• Communicate effectively to ensure the program achieves its goals and meets quality standards.
• Assist in developing and managing complex schedules, running meetings, managing issues and action items, analyzing information for trends, and consolidating information for senior decision-making.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with program support for defense programs.
• Experience assisting and supporting the development of recommended and required program acquisition documentation according to DoD regulations and directives.
• Experience providing NAVWAR or NAVSEA IT program or project management support to clients.
• Experience with Navy financial processes and systems.
• Experience developing and managing complex schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of principles supporting the design, analysis, manufacturing, or maintenance of Navy systems.
• Ability to provide the Navy with expert program management, acquisition, documentation, and logistics planning.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting GS-15 and above level program and portfolio managers.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps or Power BI.
• Experience working in a team environment to meet client challenges and analyze solutions using analytical techniques and NAVSEA regulatory and policy updates.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance.
• Eligibility for benefit programs for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week.