Executive Program Manager

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award, which is in the proposal stages at this time. Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. SA-TECH is submitting a proposal for the WSISS program to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at NAWS China Lake, which is the weapons systems integration and software support activity for several aircraft Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). IPTs and Program Support Offices currently operating at the NAWCWD include the F/A-18 & EA-18G, AV-8B, T45, AH-1, F-35, and Unmanned Systems. Other aircraft may also be assigned in the future. Our mission will be to provide research, development, test, evaluation, systems integration, and programmatic support for weapons systems and associated tactical computer systems embedded within or carried on aircraft, including related systems, support equipment, and interoperability initiatives. These efforts are integral to the Navy’s ability to achieve Integrated & Interoperable (I&I) Warfighting Capabilities (platforms, sensors and weapons operating seamlessly in a Systems of Systems (SoS) environment) that produce an immediate and sustainable increase in warfighting effectiveness and battlespace dominance. Join our mission-driven leadership team at NAWCWD China Lake. We are seeking an elite Executive Program Manager to oversee the execution, financial health, and strategic growth of a high-value, multi-year Weapons and Systems Integration Support contract. In this visible leadership role, you will be the primary corporate face to Navy civilian directors, military commanders, and procurement officers, managing critical milestones for next-generation naval tactical platforms. Shape the future of naval aviation warfare. Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering workforce delivering next-generation weapons integration, software validation, and flight test architecture for NAWCWD China Lake. This critical role serves as both the operational contract authority and a systems engineering champion for advanced tactical platforms.

Requirements

MS/MA Degree in Business, Management or relevant technical discipline.
A BS or BA degree and an additional four (4) years of relevant experience.
Minimum twelve (12) years of professional experience in Defense Acquisition, three (3) years of which must have been in support of Navy Acquisition management.
Twelve or more (12+) years of direct defense program management experience overseeing large-scale Navy or NAVAIR execution vehicles.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Deep proficiency utilizing EVMS tools, integrated master schedules (IMS), and federal contracting software.
Excellent presentation and executive presence capable of briefing senior military flag officers.
Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance at a bare minimum prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing multi-site execution teams (e.g., China Lake, CA; Point Mugu, CA; Eglin AFB, FL) is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management is desirable.
An active Top Secret (TS) clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete cost, schedule, and technical performance accountability for all active and incoming contract task orders.
Command multi-million dollar program budgets, leverage Earned Value Management (EVM) to track health metrics, and direct complex subcontractor work allocations.
Act as the primary corporate point of contact for the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and operational framework to a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of engineering and logistics professionals.
Identify, track, and mitigate operational, financial, and technical contract risks to ensure zero-defect mission execution.