Position Details
Senior Program Manager - Point Mugu, CA Apply
Job Description
F3EA is seeking a Senior Program Manager (Business Operations & Execution) to lead the business operations, financial management, and execution of Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) efforts at the Point Mugu Sea Range.
This role is responsible for ensuring that program activities are planned, resourced, executed, and delivered in alignment with contractual, financial, and mission requirements. The position serves as a key integrator across engineering, logistics, and support functions, ensuring that all elements of the program operate in a synchronized and disciplined manner.
The Senior Program Manager works directly for and takes primary direction from the Director, PMSR Future Capabilities Office, translating strategic intent into executable plans while maintaining full visibility and control of program performance.
This position is designed to ensure that program execution and financial performance are tightly controlled, transparent, and aligned with mission objectives. The Senior Program Manager enables successful delivery by bringing structure, discipline, and accountability to a complex and evolving R&D environment.
- Lead day-to-day program execution, ensuring alignment across engineering, logistics, and support functions
- Manage all aspects of program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis
- Ensure program execution aligns with contract requirements, funding profiles, and deliverable timelines
- Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, tracking progress, dependencies, and risks
- Serve as the primary point of coordination between the program team and the Director, PMSR Future Capabilities Office
- Translate strategic guidance into actionable plans, priorities, and tasking across the team
- Identify and mitigate program risks, including financial, operational, and execution-related challenges
- Oversee resource allocation, ensuring personnel, equipment, and funding are aligned with mission priorities
- Support development of program documentation, briefings, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with business operations, contracts, and finance teams to ensure compliance and financial accuracy
- Track and report program performance metrics, providing transparency into execution status
- Support proposal efforts, pricing inputs, and program growth opportunities as required
- Ensure adherence to company processes, quality standards, and compliance requirements (ISO, CMMI, etc.)
- May provide oversight and direction to program personnel; responsible for coordination across multidisciplinary team
Required Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in program management, operations, or business management within DoD or government contracting environments
- Demonstrated experience managing program financials (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, dynamic environments
- Strong understanding of government contracting, program execution, and compliance requirements
- Experience developing and managing program schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and stakeholders
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)
- Experience supporting DoD test ranges, RDT&E programs, or maritime operations
- Familiarity with IDIQ contracts, task orders, and cost-type contract structures
- Experience with financial systems and program tracking tools (e.g., Unanet or similar ERP systems)
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and cost principles (FAR Part 31, 15.404-1, etc.)
- Experience supporting proposal development and pricing strategies
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, CMMI, or similar process frameworks
- PMP certification or equivalent
- Prior military or defense contractor experience
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Combination of office and operational coordination environments
- Regular interaction with program leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders
- Travel is required in support of program activities
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
