Navy - Senior Program Manager (Arlington, VA)

Integrated Data Services•Arlington, VA

1d•$175,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the deployment and adoption of the Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT) System and the Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR) System across the Department of the Navy acquisition enterprise under ASN (RDA). This role sits at the intersection of acquisition, financial management, and enterprise software delivery, directly supporting the transition to data-driven, real-time portfolio management across Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) organizations. This is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for standing up the Navy and Marine Corps next-generation acquisition and financial management environment. The selected candidate will directly shape how ASN (RDA) executes portfolio-level decisions, replacing static, manual processes with real-time, data-driven decision advantage. The PMRT Program Manager will serve as the primary leader responsible for executing contractual requirements, delivering mission outcomes, and driving enterprise adoption of PMRT and CCaR as authoritative systems for acquisition program management and financial data. This individual will engage directly with senior Navy and Marine Corps leadership, including PAEs, resource sponsors, and FM stakeholders, to modernize how acquisition portfolios are planned, executed, and reviewed. This is a high-visibility role requiring a blend of program leadership, customer engagement, and strategic execution. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in Navy systems acquisition, financial management, and leading complex DOW programs with enterprise impact. This role is central to transforming how the Navy and Marine Corps manage acquisition portfolios, moving from static, manual processes to real-time, data-driven decision making. The PMRT Program Manager will directly enable decision advantage for senior leaders by delivering authoritative data, integrated workflows, and actionable insights across the enterprise.

Requirements

Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs with senior executive visibility
Exceptional ability to engage and influence senior DON leaders
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver enterprise-scale programs
Strong skills in program planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
Experience managing contractual performance and delivering against defined scope and timelines
Strong briefing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Experience leading change management and driving adoption of new systems and processes
Deep understanding of Navy systems acquisition processes and organizations (ASN (RDA), PEOs/PAEs and SYSCOMs)
Strong knowledge of DOW financial management and PPBE processes, including budget formulation, execution, and reporting
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business management, engineering, computer science, economics or other related disciplines
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in DOW program management, with strong preference for Navy or Marine Corps acquisition experience
Proven record of leading customer enablement programs for complex, mission-critical software solutions within defense, federal, or enterprise environments
Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc.
Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain required clearance is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise software deployments, preferably in acquisition, financial management, or ERP-like systems
Familiarity with data analytics, dashboards, and decision-support tools (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, or similar)
Understanding of system integrations across financial, contracting, and program management systems
Prior experience with PMRT, CCaR, or similar acquisition/financial systems

Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution Own end-to-end execution of the ASN (RDA) PMRT/CCaR deployment, accountable for delivery, adoption, and mission outcomes
Establish and maintain program governance, reporting, and performance management processes
Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and drive timely resolution with actionable mitigation strategies
Present program status, insights, and decision options to senior Navy and Marine Corps stakeholders
Customer Engagement & Adoption Serve as the primary interface with ASN (RDA), PAE offices, and supporting organizations
Lead customer engagement strategy to drive adoption of PMRT and CCaR as enterprise systems of record
Demonstrate PMRT and CCaR capabilities to senior leaders and working-level users, clearly articulating mission and decision advantage
Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder alignment, communications, and user adoption strategies
Deployment & Implementation Oversee the deployment team responsible for: Mapping existing PAE acquisition and financial processes to PMRT and CCaR workflows
Configuring and implementing PMRT and CCaR to meet mission needs
Supporting data integration efforts across acquisition, financial, and contract systems
Delivering training to PAE organizations, ASN (RDA) staff, and supporting stakeholders
Ensure successful onboarding of programs, portfolios, and users across the Navy and Marine Corps acquisition enterprise
Policy, Process, and Transformation Advise ASN (RDA) and PAE leadership on policy updates, governance structures, and implementation memos to institutionalize PMRT and CCaR usage
Support alignment to DOW and Navy acquisition and financial management policies (e.g., PPBE, DASN, OPNAV, HQMC processes)
Drive standardization of acquisition data, reporting, and portfolio management practices
Establish and support executive operating rhythms, including portfolio reviews, execution reviews, and budget drills
Analytics & Decision Support Oversee development of dashboards, analytics, and reporting to enable real-time portfolio visibility
Support senior leader forums (e.g., portfolio reviews, budget drills, execution reviews) with data-driven insights
Translate program and financial data into decision-ready insights that directly inform senior leader trade-offs, portfolio prioritization, and resource allocation
Product Feedback & Growth Capture user feedback and operational insights to inform product roadmap and continuous improvement of PMRT and CCaR
Identify and shape follow-on opportunities aligned to ASN (RDA) priorities and enterprise expansion
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure field insights are translated into capabilities

Benefits

IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
IDS also offers a variety of elective plans to eligible employees including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans.
Benefits become effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employees start date.
IDS offers eligible employees eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, as well as a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility.
IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses.

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