Program Manager / Program-Project Manager II
Program manager acting as the single point of accountability for a software-intensive Navy development effort at NIWC Pacific, directing software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration/test, cost, schedule, and subcontractor performance on a government contract. Requires 10+ years of program/project management experience and an active DoD Secret clearance.
- Compensation
- $160K–$185K / yr
- Location
- San Diego, San Diego County
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- US citizenship with final adjudicated Secret clearance
- Proven leadership experience, particularly in the defense sector
- Minimum 10 years of professional program/project management experience consistent with the eCRAFT MANP2 baseline
- Demonstrated management of multidisciplinary software and engineering teams on complex systems-development or modernization efforts
- Demonstrated cost, schedule, staffing, risk, and subcontractor management experience on Government contracts
- Bachelor's-level degree in a technical or managerial discipline
Nice to have
- Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Direct NIWC Pacific/NAVWAR C4I program experience and established customer familiarity
- Experience leading Agile/DevSecOps software delivery and incumbent-to-successor transition activities
- Experience managing small-business teammates and recruiting/retaining cleared technical staff in the San Diego market
- PMP or equivalent certification
Full description
Position: ProgramManager / Program-Project Manager IIFull-timeLocation: Government Facilities in San Diego, CA
Compensation: $160k - $185k
Clearance Level: Secret
Trabus Technologies (TRABUS), a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in San Diego, has delivered innovative solutions in wireless technologies, cybersecurity, and AI to federal and private sector clients since 2010. With deep expertise in emerging technologies and engineering support for the armed services, TRABUS is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for seven consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to solving real-world challenges through technical excellence and innovation.
SUMMARY: TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the single management point of accountability for a software-intensive Navy development effort.
- Direct software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration/test, staffing, subcontractor performance, transition, quality, risk, cost, and schedule execution.
- Manage CPFF burn rate, labor utilization, funding visibility, ETC/EAC, scope/change control, and early-warning reporting.
- Maintain effective Government customer communications, action-item closure, staffing continuity, and performance reporting.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Proven leadership experience, particularly in the defense sector.
- Minimum 10 years of professional program/project management experience consistent with the eCRAFT MANP2 baseline.
- Demonstrated management of multidisciplinary software and engineering teams on complex systems-development or modernization efforts.
- Demonstrated cost, schedule, staffing, risk, and subcontractor management experience on Government contracts.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's-level degree in a technical or managerial discipline.
DESIRED:
- Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Direct NIWC Pacific/NAVWAR C4I program experience and established customer familiarity.
- Experience leading Agile/DevSecOps software delivery and incumbent-to-successor transition activities.
- Experience managing small-business teammates and recruiting/retaining cleared technical staff in the San Diego market.