1796 - Senior Program Manager/Director, Navy Programs & Growth

Sigma Defense•Patuxent, MD

6h•$170,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Program Manager / Director, Navy Programs & Growth to join its team at Patuxent River NAS in Maryland. The role supports local program management and business development, serving as a senior on-site representative and primary interface with Government customers and industry partners. This is a contingent position pending contract award; the offer is conditional on Sigma Defense receiving the contract. The successful candidate will develop customer and industry relationships, identify and shape business opportunities, support capture and proposal activities, and provide senior-level program oversight. Upon a major contract award, the candidate will assume primary responsibility for program execution, including personnel leadership, financial performance, subcontractor management, customer engagement, and contract deliverables. The role requires a master's degree in an engineering, acquisition, program management, or related field; a PMP, DAWIA acquisition certification, or equivalent program-management credential; U.S. citizenship; and an active Secret clearance or higher, or the ability to obtain one. A clearance will not be sponsored. The stated annual salary range is $170,000–$220,000.

Requirements

Retired military O-6 or higher, former GS-15 or higher, or senior DoW contractor with Director-level or equivalent leadership experience.
Extensive experience working within or directly supporting NAVAIR engineering and acquisition organizations at Patuxent River.
Strong understanding of Navy acquisition processes, systems engineering, program management, and defense contracting.
Established professional relationships within the Patuxent River Government and industry communities.
Demonstrated experience managing complex DoW programs, technical organizations, or major contracts.
Proven ability to identify and develop business opportunities, cultivate senior customer relationships, and contribute to capture and growth strategies.
Excellent executive-level communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
U.S. citizenship.
PMP certification, DAWIA acquisition certification, or equivalent program-management credentials.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, acquisition, program management, or related field of study.
Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher; clearance sponsorship is not available.
Experience with the listed computer programs and software: Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, Navy ERP, PIEE/WAWF, Jira, Confluence, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Nice To Haves

Prior senior leadership experience within NAVAIR, NAWCAD, Naval Surface Warfare Centers, PEOs, or other major Navy acquisition organizations.
Existing relationships and familiarity with Government organizations and acquisition activities at Dahlgren and Fort Belvoir.
Experience as a Program Manager, Program Executive, Engineering Director, Department Head, or equivalent senior leader.
Demonstrated success in business development, capture management, and winning major DoW contracts.
Experience transitioning new contract awards into successful program execution, including staffing, subcontractor integration, and financial management.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships across NAVAIR, Naval Air Warfare Centers, PEOs, and associated engineering and acquisition organizations.
Identify, qualify, and shape business opportunities across Patuxent River, Dahlgren, and Fort Belvoir, aligning company capabilities with customer requirements and priorities.
Support capture strategies, customer engagements, teaming arrangements, proposal development, and business growth initiatives.
Provide senior-level program management oversight in alignment with contractual requirements, technical objectives, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
Coordinate with company leadership, engineering teams, business development personnel, and external stakeholders to support program execution and growth.
Identify emerging requirements, acquisition opportunities, program risks, and strategic partnerships to strengthen the company's regional presence.
Upon major contract award, lead program execution, including personnel leadership, financial performance, subcontractor management, customer engagement, and contract deliverables.