Naval Operations Lead / Program Manager (Navy/DoD)

THOR Solutions, LLC • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a highly motivated Naval Operations Lead / Program Manager to support an upcoming contract at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) in San Diego, CA. The position supports the development and deployment of advanced Command and Control (C2) decision support tools for the U.S. Navy. This individual will serve as the operational voice of the warfighter, translating fleet requirements into actionable software development guidance and ensuring alignment with Naval doctrine, tactics, and mission execution.

An ideal candidate will have significant operational U.S. Navy/Joint experience in Command and Control (C2) and Naval Fires, as well as a technical background relating to software development, AI, cybersecurity, and system engineering.

This contract is expected to begin in or around December 2026.

Requirements

• Graduate of a U.S. military command/staff college OR equivalent documented warfare qualification (e.g., Surface Warfare Officer).
• At least ten (10) years of operational U.S. Navy/Joint experience in Command and Control (C2) and Naval Fires.
• Experience with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) or Maritime Operations Center (MOC) planning.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Existing TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance Required: This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Candidates must either already possess an active or interim TS/SCI clearance OR be TS/SCI Eligible with a completed Tier 5 investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a major U.S. Navy/NAVSEA/DoD program or project.
• Experience with Maritime Tactical Command and Control (MTC2) or related Navy C2 programs.
• Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.
• Prior experience supporting NAVSEA, NAVWAR, or Fleet Cyber Command initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document system requirements for processing human-originated inputs and queries within C2 systems
• Provide subject matter expertise on Fleet Naval Forces, Fires Coordination, Maritime Operations Centers (MOC), and Coalition operations
• Define and refine Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs), mission state assessments, and warfare conduct parameters
• Support operational deployment of C2X capabilities during fleet exercises, experimentation events, and real-world operations
• Collaborate with software engineers to translate operational concepts into technical requirements
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and data calls at the TS/SCI level via JWICS
• Act as overall project manager for the team of software, systems, and cybersecurity engineers and support personnel.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed