Sr. Program Manager

Evans Consulting

$146K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
  • Master's Degree in Business or related field with 10+ years of experience
  • Over 10 years of program/project management experience, preferably in DoD
  • Demonstrated experience with Navy or DoD acquisition or S&T-related programs
  • Strong knowledge of SBIR/STTR lifecycle and DON acquisition processes
  • Ability to manage LOE-driven task orders and direct cost-reimbursable efforts
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall program execution including planning, staffing, and financial management
  • Develop and update program baselines and risk registers
  • Oversee cost, schedule, and performance, ensuring timely delivery of reports
  • Coordinate activities across dispersed teams and Navy facilities
  • Provide contract transition planning and annual re-baselining
  • Ensure compliance with security and IT requirements
  • Facilitate communication between program PMOs for process consistency
  • Lead quality assurance reviews of deliverables and program documentation
  • Support program operations with stakeholder engagement and executive briefings

Benefits

  • Supporting Work-Life Integration
  • Professional Development & Educational Assistance
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus and Spot Bonus Programs
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with full company contribution
Full Job Description
**This position is contingent upon contract award**.

Evans is seeking a Program Manager to join one of their growing contracts supporting the U.S. Navy. We are seeking someone to lead all contract-level activities for the SBIR/STTR/RIF Program Management Support Task Order. This role provides day-to-day direction, cost/schedule oversight, quality assurance, and direct coordination with Program Managers across NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and NAVWAR. The Program Manager ensures seamless execution of all program requirements in accordance with SOW and serves as the primary point of contact to the COR and government technical leaders.

Location Details: This role is hybrid with on-site requirements up to 1 day/week at the Naval Air Station in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities
  • Lead overall program execution, including planning, staffing, financial management, subcontractor coordination, and reporting.
  • Develop, monitor, and update program baselines, risk registers, staffing plans, and LOE management artifacts in accordance with the NAVAIR Level of Effort clause.
  • Oversee cost, schedule, and performance for all task areas-ensuring alignment with government priorities and timely delivery of all Contract Data Requirements and monthly reports.
  • Coordinate activities across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders at various Navy facilities.
  • Provide contract transition planning, annual re-baselining, and process refinement for program years and option periods.
  • Ensure compliance with all security, IT, and records management requirements, including Navy/FlankSpeed collaboration security procedures.
  • Facilitate communication between all program PMOs and support consistent implementation of enterprise processes, policy updates, and program guidance.
  • Lead quality assurance reviews of deliverables, SOPs, training materials, metrics, and program documentation.
  • Support program management operations with stakeholder engagement, data calls, and executive-level briefings.


Requirements

  • Active DoD Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
  • Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in program/project management preferably within DoD or federal government space.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Navy or DoD acquisition or S&T-related programs of similar size and complexity.
  • Strong understanding of SBIR/STTR program lifecycle, DON acquisition processes, and SYSCOM organizational structures.
  • Ability to direct cost-reimbursable efforts and manage LOE-driven task orders.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.


We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:
  • Supporting Work-Life Integration
  • Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans' Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Compensation

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $146,000 to 163,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Evans's total compensation package for employees.

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