Combat Systems Program Manager

Combat Systems Program Manager

We are searching for a Combat Systems Program Manager at our Middletown, RI location.

SEA CORP is a veteran-owned business based in Middletown, Rhode Island. Founded in 1981, we have been providing services to the U.S. Navy for over 40 years.  Our core business is providing systems, software, and hardware engineering services, as well as test and evaluation services to the Navy, chiefly for submarine electronic systems.  We have enjoyed steady, planned growth for over three decades, and have grown to over 450 people with operations in multiple states.  Our strength lies in our highly trained and professional staff who consistently exceed customer expectations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

SEACORP's Combat Systems group is seeking a Program/Project Manager to support execution of ongoing tasking. 

The Program Manager is concerned with the overall planning,direction and success of major programs, systems development efforts, andresearch or technology initiatives which have great significance to theactivities and agency's needs. Programs are typically large, multi-year effortsdivided into several sub-programs/tasks. The Program Managers is alsoresponsible for the overall program definition, organization, and direction ofshort- and long-range plans. This includes the responsibility for formulating,guiding, and directing the technical approach; and defining and negotiationwith activity and agency personnel for necessary resources. Establishment andcontrol of technical milestones, schedules, budgets and costs are alsoessential tasks for the Program Manager.

Responsibilities and duties will also include:

• Work with Technical leads to define schedule and resources and coordinate internal personnel resources across multiple tasks.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to include vendor information in project timeline.
• Develop project spend plans for a combination of Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price efforts..
• Track all project budgets, deliverables and milestones to ensure successful project execution.
• Support Technical leads in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Collect and analyze cost performance data reports in order to identify cost, schedule, and performance trends and deviations and recommend corrective action.
• Attend meetings and briefings on EVM, IPTs and schedule performance.

Travel:

5%

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position requires the following physical activities: Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and looking at computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Eligibility Requirements:

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Management discipline is required.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience is required. Must be able to attain DoD security clearance. Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and implementation. Familiarity with Project Schedule Health tools, such as the DCMA 14-Point Assessment a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Clearance Required:  Secret. Can be obtained after date of hire. 

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield for you and your spouse or domestic partner; as well as your dependent children up to the age of 26.  With access to participate in a choice (plan-specific) of Healthcare Accounts, you have either:  A Health Savings Account (HSA) designed to help individuals save for medical and retiree health expenses on a tax-advantaged basis or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) designed to help individuals save on eligible healthcare expenses by using pre-tax dollars.

Dependent Care Benefits: An FSA to pay for items such as daycare/nanny fees, day camp, and eldercare expenses when certain conditions are met.

Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan, which offers coverage for checkups and cleanings, x-rays, fillings, orthodontia, and more.

Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.

Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.  We offer a variety of investment options so that each employee can customize their portfolio according to their own investment style and free investment advising provided by a well-respected financial firm to help employees make critical retirement planning decisions.  Our plan allows for rollover contributions from your previous employers and after-tax (Roth) contributions, all within IRS guidelines.

Life Insurance Benefits: We provide employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. In addition, Supplemental coverage is available for yourself, your spouse or domestic partner, and your dependent children as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement and Time-Off Benefits - Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to ensure that you can take time away from work for the things that are most important to you. 

We welcome you to apply for this exciting opportunity to support us in our mission to provide superior engineering support to the U.S. Navy.

SEA CORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEA CORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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