Manager, Program/Project III, Program Manager

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•San Diego, CA

1d•$200,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Program Manager (Program/Project Manager III) to support the Program Manager Warfare (PMW) 120 office within NAVWAR Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I). This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-performing team supporting mission-critical U.S. Navy programs in Battlespace Awareness and Information Operations. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level program management and acquisition support, assisting government leadership in planning, coordinating, and executing complex programs. This includes supporting cost, schedule, and performance management, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition processes and mission objectives. The Program Manager will serve as a key interface between government stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams, providing strategic insight, program oversight, and decision support within a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance
5+ years of professional experience in program/project management, preferably supporting Navy or Department of Defense acquisition programs
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Experience supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of large, multi-year DoD programs, including management of cost, schedule, and performance
Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition life cycle, including Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and Defense Acquisition System (DAS) processes
Experience supporting program definition, planning, and execution, including development of schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements
Proven ability to support program performance tracking, including risk management, schedule analysis, and performance reporting
Familiarity with contract types, acquisition strategies, and program execution within a Program Executive Office (PEO) or Program Management Office (PMO) environment
Experience supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and coordinating across technical, financial, and acquisition stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting or briefing senior DoD leadership
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility, mission-critical environments
Experience with program management and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, SharePoint, Navy ERP, or similar systems)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Program Management, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
DAWIA Certification in Program Management or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications such as Agile (Scrum Master/SAFe), ITIL, or Lean Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Support program management activities across the full life cycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of PMW 120 initiatives
Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, and budgets in alignment with DoD acquisition frameworks and program objectives
Support tracking and analysis of cost, schedule, and performance (CSP) metrics, ensuring alignment with program milestones and objectives
Coordinate with Contracting Officers, CORs, technical leads, and stakeholders to support acquisition planning, contract execution, and deliverable oversight
Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, and recommend mitigation strategies to support successful program execution
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, reporting, and analysis
Support and facilitate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across technical, acquisition, and operational stakeholders
Prepare and deliver status updates, briefings, and decision-support materials to senior leadership and PEO-level stakeholders
Ensure program activities align with applicable DoD, Navy, and PEO Digital policies, including cybersecurity and information assurance requirements
Support alignment of program activities with mission priorities and evolving operational requirements