Master's Degree in a technical field or related discipline
20+ years of U.S. Navy surface warfare experience
Prior experience in Commander Command Afloat and Major Command Afloat roles
Extensive senior leadership experience in shipboard training, operations, and maintenance
5+ years managing large-scale military training systems programs
Experience on Major Command or Flag Staff at a senior officer level
10+ years in surface ship mission area certification processes at the ship level
Responsibilities
Lead and manage naval training and systems programs for surface fleet operations
Provide strategic oversight of shipboard training and readiness initiatives
Oversee integration of DoD training systems and supporting technologies
Supervise software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment
Coordinate cross-functional teams across various domains
Develop process improvements for operational efficiency
Deliver high-level briefings to senior Navy and congressional stakeholders
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Flexible working hours with remote options available
Full Job Description
Data Intelligence, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to support one of our premier clients in the defense industry. This role is located in San Diego, CA, and will focus on leading large-scale naval training and systems programs supporting operational forces. The ideal candidate is a former senior Navy leader with deep experience in surface warfare operations, training, certification, and DoD systems, combined with strong program management and technical oversight capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage large-scale naval training and systems programs supporting surface fleet operations
Provide strategic oversight of shipboard training, operations, maintenance, and readiness initiatives
Oversee development and integration of DoD training systems and supporting technologies
Supervise software development lifecycle activities, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and training domains
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mission readiness
Interface with senior Navy leadership, government stakeholders, and program offices
Support and guide surface ship certification processes at both ship and major command levels
Develop and deliver high-level briefings to flag officers, coalition partners, and congressional stakeholders
Ensure alignment with Navy training doctrine, architecture, and readiness frameworks
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in a technical field or related discipline
20+ years of U.S. Navy surface warfare experience
Prior experience serving in both:
Commander Command Afloat
Major Command Afloat
Extensive shipboard operational experience managing training, operations, maintenance, and repair at a senior leadership level (e.g., Commanding Officer, Squadron/Task Group Commander, CSG/ESG Warfare Commander or Senior Staff)
5+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex programs, preferably focused on military training systems
Experience serving on Major Command or Flag Staff at a senior officer level
10+ years of experience in surface ship mission area certification processes at the ship level
5+ years of experience supporting certification processes at the major staff level (e.g., TYCOM, Strike Group, ISIC, or Training Command)
5+ years of experience with DoD Information Systems
5+ years of experience supervising software development processes, including:
Requirements gathering
System design and analysis
Development tools and technologies
Testing methodologies
Release and deployment management
Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple efforts in a cross-functional environment
Demonstrated experience driving operational efficiencies and process improvements
Experience developing and delivering briefings to senior flag-level and congressional audiences
Knowledge of Navy systems architecture or DoD training systems architecture
Expertise in Navy surface ship training processes
Expert knowledge of the Surface Force Training and Readiness Manual (SFTRM)
Strong understanding of software development processes
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting Navy training commands or fleet readiness programs
Familiarity with advanced modeling, simulation, or training systems
Experience working in joint or coalition environments
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
