Navy Science & Technology (S&T) Program Manager

Navy Science & Technology (S&T) Program Manager

Location:On Site Northern Virginia

Clearance:Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $120000.00 - $140000.00 Annually

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal state and local government clients. We offer a range of professional scientific andtechnologyservices. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting research and data science and technology integration.

We are actively seeking a Secretcleared Navy Science & Technology (S&T) Program Manager to support our clients at the Department of the Navy.

Work Description:

The Navy Science & Technology (S&T) Program Manager provides senior-level leadership and oversight for a portfolio of Navy research experimentation and technology transition efforts. This role serves as the primary interface between Navy Government stakeholders and the contractor workforce overseeing a multidisciplinary team of 810 personnel supporting S&T programs across basic research applied research advanced technology development and international or collaborative initiatives.

The Program Manager ensures all program activities deliverables and services are executed in accordance with contractual requirements performance standards security protocols and mission timelines. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with experience managing federal research programs guiding technical teams and supporting Government acquisition and S&T lifecycle processes.

U.S. citizenship is required along with the ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities:TheNavy Science & Technology (S&T) Program Manager will support tasks such as:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all administrative and technical contractor personnel assigned to Navy S&T programs.
• Provide direct leadership supervision and performance management for a team of 810 analysts program support staff and subject matter experts.
• Oversee the quality accuracy and timeliness of all contract deliverables including program documentation reports briefings metrics and correspondence.
• Coordinate and support Navy S&T program planning execution and monitoring activities across the full research lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Government acquisition regulations security requirements and contractual obligations.
• Facilitate onboarding offboarding and clearance coordination for contractor staff in accordance with Navy policies.
• Provide expert recommendations to Government program officials and Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs) to improve resource utilization program effectiveness and acquisition processes.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews including data sampling trend analysis and risk identification to ensure program integrity and efficiency.
• Manage staffing plans labor mix and workload distribution to align resources with evolving mission priorities.
• Support program reviews technical interchange meetings working groups and stakeholder engagements including preparation of executive-level briefings.
• Collaborate with Navy acquisition financial legal and technical stakeholders to support successful contract execution and S&T mission outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and professionally-both orally and in writing-with Government leadership contractor teams and external partners.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (Required); Masters degree in project management engineering science or a related field preferred.
• 10 years of experience in the defense R&D and/or S&T sector.
• 5 years of experience managing federal programs research initiatives or contractor teams supporting Government missions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing programs in accordance with FAR DFARS and agency-specific acquisition policies.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a research engineering or technology-focused environment.
• Knowledge of the Navy Science & Technology lifecycle including basic research applied research advanced development and technology transition.
• Familiarity with contract types such as FFP CPFF Cost-Reimbursement and Time & Materials.
• Experience supporting acquisition planning technical evaluations program reviews and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint Online Teams Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong organizational analytical leadership and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mission-driven setting.
• Must pass all pre-employment qualifications required by the employer.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limitedto:employer-sponsored healthcare plan lifestyle & wellness reimbursement Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tuitionassistance 401(k) with company match and paid time off for vacation / sick leave in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity professionalism and resilience. BluePaths extensive experience in Government Military Commercial and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctlyoptimizeprocessesleveragetechnologies and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born experiments occur and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePaths culture.

Labs is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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