Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience or a master's degree in a related field with Active Secret clearance.
More than 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
5+ years supporting Naval Aviation or comparable Department of War acquisition programs.
Proficient in collaborating with government, military, and contractor stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional reporting and briefings.
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and administer contracted support efforts.
Serve as the primary interface for government program authorities on project matters.
Oversee contract requirements, deliverables, and performance expectations.
Manage acquisition and staffing of project resources to align with mission needs.
Coordinate team tasks, schedules, and deliverable statuses.
Monitor contract performance and identify potential operational risks.
Support program reviews and meetings with contractor-government coordination.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead projects that impact national security efforts.
Engagement with high-level government stakeholders.
Potential for professional growth within a Department of War acquisition context.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on experience in program management within a defense setting.
Full Job Description
*This role supports contingent workforce initiatives and related staffing efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted support effort.
Act as the primary contractor interface and point of contact for government program authorities on technical, program, and project matters.
Oversee execution of contract requirements, deliverables, staffing, reporting, and performance expectations.
Manage acquisition and employment of program and project resources to meet mission needs.
Coordinate team priorities, task assignments, schedules, action items, and deliverable status.
Monitor contract performance and proactively identify staffing, schedule, quality, and execution risks.
Support program reviews, leadership meetings, status briefings, and contractor-government coordination sessions.
Ensure contractor work products are accurate, timely, professional, and aligned with government direction.
Maintain communication across program management, acquisition, financial, logistics, technical, and administrative teams.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to assigned contractor personnel.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree or MA/MS degree in a relevant discipline and Active Secret security clearance.
Over 10 years of experience performing duties similar to the functional description.
5 years of experience supporting Naval Aviation or comparable DoW acquisition programs.
Ability to work effectively with government, military, and contractor stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare professional briefs, reports, and correspondence.
Education Substitution
Associate's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.
Six additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a master's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading contractor teams in a DoW or Naval aviation environment.
Experience managing deliverables, staffing, contract execution, and government interface responsibilities.
Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
Work Environment
This position supports a Department of War aviation acquisition program and may require on-site support at a government or contractor facility.
The role requires frequent coordination with government customers, contractor teammates, and cross-functional technical and business teams.
Work products may include program documentation, briefings, reports, schedules, financial inputs, action item trackers, and meeting support materials.
