PROGRAM MANAGER

Naval Air Systems Command

Lakehurst, NJFull-time$148–197K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$148–197K/yr
Location
Lakehurst, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Naval Air Systems Command is hiring a PROGRAM MANAGER. The Program Manager will lead the Launch & Recovery Product Team, directing integrated product teams and managing acquisition documentation, budgets, and stakeholder coordination for C-13 Steam Catapult and MK-7 Arresting Gear programs within NAVAIR.

Key focus areas include Direct multi‑disciplinary Integrated Product Teams to meet cost, schedule and performance goals, Develop and coordinate DoD 5000‑series acquisition documents and milestone briefings, and Interface with Resource Sponsors to define and validate operational requirements and program budgets.

Important skills include Directing Multi-Disciplinary Integrated Product Teams, Developing And Coordinating Comprehensive DoD 5000-Series Acquisition Documentation, Interfacing Directly With Resource Sponsors, Developing, Defending, And Validating Operational Requirements, Developing, Defending, And Validating Program Budgets, and Promulgating Detailed ALRE Program Budgets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Directing Multi-Disciplinary Integrated Product TeamsDeveloping and Coordinating Comprehensive DoD 5000-Series Acquisition DocumentationInterfacing Directly With Resource SponsorsDeveloping, Defending, and Validating Operational RequirementsDeveloping, Defending, and Validating Program BudgetsPromulgating Detailed ALRE Program BudgetsNavigating Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) CyclesNavigating Program Objective Memorandum (POM) CyclesEvaluating Critical C-13/MK-7 Management IssuesEvaluating Readiness DataEvaluating Technical InformationDriving Executive Decision-MakingServing as Principal LiaisonNegotiationsAnalyzing NeedsDeveloping Requirements for Program InitiativesDeveloping Acquisition StrategiesExecuting Acquisition StrategiesDeveloping Comprehensive Program PlansExecuting Comprehensive Program PlansIdentifying Resource RequirementsDefending Resource RequirementsManaging Resource RequirementsDeveloping Program Objective Memorandum (POM) InputsDeveloping Budget InputsAnalyzing Impact of Budget ChangesEvaluating Acquisition ActivitiesEvaluating Program DocumentationManaging Requirement and Design Trade-OffsOverseeing Overall Program Risk

Qualifications

1 Year of Specialized Experience at DA-05/GS-12-13 Grade LevelSecret Security Clearance

Full job description

You will serve as the Launch & Recovery Product Team Lead (PTL) in the NIMITZ-ACS L&R/PARM/CM&DM/OSIC PM Branch (BL16300), Program Management Division, ALRE Department of NAVAIRWARCENADLKE. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (DA-05/GS-12-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following performing some or all of the following duties: 1.) Directing multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to achieve cost, schedule and performance objectives for the C-13 Steam Catapult and MK-7 Arresting Gear programs, ensuring critical Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) operational readiness; 2.) Developing and coordinating comprehensive DoD 5000-series acquisition documentation and milestone briefings for carrier launch and recovery systems, ensuring all requirements were effectively communicated to Program Acquisition Executive (PAE), Program Management Air (PMA) and Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) leadership; 3.) Interfacing directly with Resource Sponsors (e.g., OPNAV N98) to develop, defend, and validate operational requirements and program budgets for legacy and upgraded C-13/MK-7 systems; 4.) Promulgating detailed ALRE program budgets, successfully navigating the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycles with internal and external stakeholders; 5.) Evaluating critical C-13/MK-7 management issues, readiness data, and technical information to drive executive decision-making during Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs) and 6.) Serving as the principal liaison and representative in negotiations regarding C-13/MK-7 with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, shipbuilders, defense contractors, and other DoD agencies. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will analyze needs and develop requirements for program initiatives. You will develop and execute acquisition strategies and comprehensive program plans. You will identify, defend, and manage resource requirements, including funding, workforce, and facilities. You will develop Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget inputs, and analyze the impact of budget changes. You will continuously evaluate all acquisition activities and program documentation to ensure they align with sound business practices. You will manage requirement and design trade-offs and oversee overall program risk. You will serve as the liaison and representative in negotiations with other Navy/DoD commands, government agencies, and private organizations. Security clearance required: Secret

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