Senior PMA Operations & Process Lead

ACT1 Federal$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business or engineering.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in program or operations management.
  • 7 years of experience specifically supporting NAVAIR or the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
  • Proven leadership experience in coordinating cross-functional requirements.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, organize, and present data related to PMA programs and deliverables.
  • Develop and execute process-improvement initiatives for cross-PMA functions.
  • Draft responses for senior-level taskers and executive briefings.
  • Maintain and organize files and information repositories in the program office.
  • Oversee and provide guidance for junior contractor personnel.
  • Prepare Office Notes and Contingency Plans as required.
  • Coordinate meetings, schedules, and action items for executive-level programs.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend workflow improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost
  • Short-Term Disability coverage provided by the company
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K plan with employer match
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Support for Education, Training & Professional Development
  • Parental and Military Leave options
  • Voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance and Legal Resources.
Full Job Description
Position Title: Senior PMA Operations & Process Lead

Location: Cherry Point, NC

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: As required

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-site

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance required

Division: Aviation

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Lead Cross-PMA Operations and Process Improvement!

Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program/Project Management Analyst to lead cross-PMA operational processes, taskers, deliverables, records, and program-office coordination for PMA-226 at Cherry Point, North Carolina.

The selected candidate will support Government leadership by organizing and interpreting program information, tracking schedules and requirements, improving cross-functional processes, coordinating executive responses, and providing daily oversight and guidance to junior contractor personnel.

This position requires a senior professional who can operate independently, manage high-visibility requirements, and maintain disciplined processes across a complex Naval Aviation program office.

Responsibilities:
  • Collect, organize, interpret, and present data relating to PMA programs, requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute processes and process-improvement efforts for cross-PMA functions, requirements, teams, and deliverables.
  • Draft and coordinate responses to senior-level taskers, executive briefings, Congressional inquiries, and requests for information.
  • Manage, maintain, and organize files, briefs, taskers, and information repositories across the program office.
  • Provide daily oversight, task coordination, and guidance for junior contractor personnel.
  • Prepare and maintain PMA office notes, Continuity of Operations Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and other directives as required.
  • Coordinate meetings, action items, schedules, data calls, reviews, and executive-level program products.
  • Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and support implementation of more efficient program-office workflows.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, public administration, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of professional experience performing program/project management, operations management, business process, or equivalent duties.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience supporting NAVAIR and/or the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating cross-functional requirements, and supporting senior Government leadership.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading and managing teams in a NAVAIR, Navy, Marine Corps, or other DoW program environment.
  • Military experience.
  • Experience managing executive taskers, Congressional inquiries, program-office records, COOP / emergency planning, or cross-functional process improvement.
  • Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, or similar program-management and collaboration tools.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or relevant Defense acquisition certification.

Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Education, Training & Professional Development
  • Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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