Senior Program Manager

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.•,

6d•$180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a large, dynamic team delivering Professional Support Services to the Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive – Shipyard Operations (DPAE–SO). The team supports DPAE–SO’s mission of getting ships to sea and keeping them ready. The Senior Program Manager will lead and advise DPAE–SO leadership across executive administrative support, financial management, strategic communications, graphics and ceremonial support, industrial supply and logistics management, information management and security, and data analytics. Business development in the Navy maritime market is a secondary function. The role provides overall project leadership, customer engagement, personnel and resource management, delivery oversight, and financial performance reporting. It also includes developing project plans, driving performance and cost improvements, managing contract execution and risks, and coordinating with company leadership and shared services. The Senior Program Manager will also support growth efforts by managing a disciplined business development pipeline for PAE Industrial Operations, PAE Maritime, and other former NAVSEA organization opportunities. Responsibilities include market research, opportunity qualification, capture strategy, solution development, teaming, and proposal delivery. The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain a government-issued CAC, and a Secret clearance. The projected annual compensation range is $180,000 to $210,000, with compensation determined in part by the candidate’s qualifications and contract and organizational factors.

Requirements

Expertise and experience in NAVSEA, specifically program or project management supporting NAVSEA program offices.
Demonstrated knowledge of DoD program management, technical management, or business management.
Experience communicating with SES/Flag-level personnel.
Supervisory experience.
At least 15 years of professional experience in the Defense acquisition process, program management, technical management, or business management.
At least 10 years of relevant experience in DoD/Navy program management.
At least 3 years in federal contract capture and business development.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a government-issued CAC.
Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of progressively responsible experience in federal capture, business development, or a related growth role is preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall project management oversight to ensure the project meets cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
Manage project resources and lead Nakupuna and subcontractor teams with strategic direction aligned to DPAE–SO’s mission and strategy.
Maintain customer relationships and routinely interface with government leadership to align efforts and resources, resolve issues, and provide advice and recommendations.
Ensure development of project planning documentation and full-scale project plans, including the management approach, controls, resources, deliverables, and delivery dates.
Drive performance improvement and process and cost efficiencies.
Manage personnel performance, including setting goals, assessing performance, coaching and mentoring, and addressing performance or conduct issues.
Participate in hiring and ensure project teams are appropriately staffed to meet PWS requirements and client expectations.
Coordinate projects with interdependencies across integrated product teams and ensure deliverables are aligned across contract projects.
Build a culture of excellence in service delivery.
Identify new business opportunities on the program and nurture relationships for existing and future work.
Maintain employee morale and corporate culture while fostering employee growth.
Report project execution and financial performance to senior management and executive leadership, including profit margin, utilization, and cost execution metrics.
Ensure invoices are accurate and approved in a timely manner.
Coordinate with Nakupuna leadership and Shared Services to facilitate support for successful project execution.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the program office to align execution.
Keep DPAE–SO leadership informed about execution performance, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and drive long-term planning for employee development, contract success, recompetes, and growth.
Build and manage a disciplined opportunity pipeline for PAE Industrial Operations, PAE Maritime, and other former NAVSEA organizations.
Conduct market, customer, competitor, and partner research to inform go/no-go decisions, capture strategies, win themes, and executive briefings.
Lead capture efforts from early opportunity shaping through proposal delivery, including opportunity analysis, capture planning, solution development, win strategy, teaming, compliance tracking, and proposal closeout.
Work with executives, business development leaders, proposal managers, pricing, contracts, recruiting, operations, and subject matter experts on integrated growth strategies.
Develop and maintain relationships with PAE Industrial Operations, PAE Maritime, adjacent Navy organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders.
Support or lead teaming strategies, including partner identification, teaming discussions, coordination of NDAs and teaming agreements, and development of pursuit structures.