Program Manager, Program Administrator

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint Defense Support Group (JDSG), within SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division, supports the Surface Community and components of the United States Navy by providing program management, requirements management, force development, and readiness support in Washington DC and the Fleet concentration areas. We provide timely, objective, analytic assessments, strategic planning, and expert operational, technical, and acquisition support to the Maritime communities, and related agencies, allies, and partners. We are trusted agents of the senior and operational leadership in the Fleet, OPNAV, NAVSEA, and the Royal Canadian and Royal Australian Navies. We play key roles in providing insights and strategies to address current and emerging challenges to national security and have tremendous impact on our client’s success in solving their most important issues.#MC

Responsibilities

The PM is responsible for overseeing the direct support of a major, Navy shipbuilding acquisition contract of over 100 employees. The PM will support a variety of activities related to the acquisition, modernization, and life cycle management support of a Surface Combatant class and their embedded systems, including drafting requisitions, interviewing, and hiring to fill all roles. PM responsibilities also include developing program strategies, overseeing multiple complex projects, managing budgets and resources, and identifying and mitigating risks.

• Develop and implement program strategies aligned with organizational objectives; Set program goals, objectives, and long-term roadmap; Create and manage program budgets and resources; Establish and maintain program controls and standards.
• Manage and coordinate multiple interconnected projects; Oversee project managers and allocate responsibilities to team members; Monitor project progress, timelines, and performance against goals; Ensure projects meet deadlines, quality standards, and budget requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues; Develop contingency plans and troubleshoot problems as they arise Ensure projects stay on track and resolve issues that may impact delivery.

Collaborate with and manage relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams; Communicate program objectives, goals, and progress to stakeholders and executives; Provide leadership and mentor project staff and managers.

Qualifications

Required

Desired

SPA is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is, and will continue to be, the policy of the company to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability or genetics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.