ELECTRONIC WARFARE PROGRAM MANAGER

VSolvit

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VSolvit is seeking an experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) Program Manager to support critical EW missions on site at a government facility. This position is on-site at NAS Point Mugu, CA The EW Program Manager is responsible for the successful execution of one or more EW contracts, ensuring delivery in accordance with contractual requirements, federal regulations, and VSolvit corporate policies. Serving as the primary technical and customer interface, this role manages all phases of the program lifecycle - from requirements definition and system development through integration, test, deployment, and sustainment. The Program Manager drives operational excellence, ensures compliance, and maintains strong customer relationships while supporting VSolvit’s strategic growth through capture and proposal development efforts. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisors, staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret Clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
15+ years of experience in EW program management, systems engineering, or related roles within a DoD contracting environment
In-depth knowledge of EW mission areas, including Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and Electronic Support (ES) systems.
Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, EW functional requirements, and associated test strategies.
Proven ability to make risk-based decisions in schedule-driven and test-intensive environments
Experience managing program budgets, financial forecasts, and cost performance
Demonstrated success leading and evaluating cross-functional teams of 15 or more personnel
Working knowledge of DoD and federal acquisition regulations, procurement policies, and contracting processes
Proficiency in developing technical reports, executive briefings, and contractual deliverables
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
20+ years of experience managing Airborne Electronic Attack and/or Spectrum Management programs or projects
Prior experience managing U.S. Navy contracts or directly supporting Navy customers
Familiarity with U.S. military manned aircraft platforms
PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary EW teams in military or operational environments
Business development experience, including capture strategy, proposal development, and technical volume authorship
Familiarity with CMMI and other process improvement frameworks
Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DoE)
Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools
Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical and customer interface for program EW stakeholders
Lead overall program execution, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, scope, quality, and risk objectives
Provide technical and administrative leadership to multidisciplinary teams across assigned EW contracts
Manage program financials, including budget planning, forecasting, and reporting
Lead workforce management activities, including staffing, onboarding, performance management, mentoring, and training
Oversee program planning, milestone execution, and deliverable quality to ensure full contractual compliance
Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including SOW development, performance oversight, and risk mitigation
Prepare and deliver executive-level program status briefings to senior government and corporate leadership
Ensure compliance with classified program requirements, security policies, and applicable DoD standards
Support business development activities, including capture planning, proposal development, and cost estimating
Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Agile/SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies
Limited domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required to support government customer engagements, program reviews, and subcontractor coordination
Support EW Director priorities, including resolution of program related contractual issues