Senior Program/Project Manager
$110,000–$140,000 year
HybridNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead planning, execution, and oversight of SCS training programs, including curriculum development, modernization, validation, and delivery. Maintain Integrated Master Schedules aligned with PMS 339 milestones and coordinate training evolutions across ship classes and Fleet concentration areas. Serve as the primary interface with PMS 339, NIWC, TYCOMs, and industry partners to ensure coordinated execution of all training deliverables. Oversee development of training artifacts such as Learning Objectives, Task Analyses, and courseware while ensuring compliance with NAVSEA, DoD, and PAE Maritime governance standards. Manage program budgets, forecasts, and contract deliverables, and lead Program Management Reviews and technical coordination meetings. Maintain risk registers and mitigation plans while guiding cross-functional teams of instructional designers, analysts, and engineers. Provide regular program updates to navigation forums and advise Mission Area Chairs on requirements for the Surface Warfare Training Committee.
Required Qualifications
- Deep understanding of Navy operational mission areas, training systems, Fleet training processes, and PAE Maritime/NIWC training governance
- Experience with shipboard systems training, aviation ground training, combat systems training, deck and navigation training
- Strong knowledge of instructional systems design, training system acquisition, and NTSP/FEA/JDTA processes
- Ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple government and Fleet stakeholders
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent scheduling tools
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Instructional Systems, or related field
- 12–17 years of experience managing Navy or DoD training programs
- Active Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting PAE Maritime, NIWC, or TYCOM training programs preferred
- PMP, DAWIA PM Level II/III, or equivalent certification highly desirable
- Experience with shipboard deck and navigation/seamanship training evolutions and team leadership, to include ship control and bridge watch duties and qualifications
- TS/SCI preferred depending on system access requirements
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