Program Manager

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation. BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space. BryceTech is seeking a Program Manager to provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a complex, multi-disciplinary support contract serving the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). This individual will be responsible for ensuring the successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of program management, financial management, comptroller, and customer support services across multiple Navy departments, programs, and geographic locations. The Program Manager will serve as the primary interface between BryceTech and Government leadership, ensuring contract objectives are achieved within established schedules, budgets, performance standards, and customer expectations. Responsibilities - Provide overall program leadership and direction, overseeing the successful execution of all contract requirements and ensuring alignment with Government objectives - Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, resource allocation strategies, and performance metrics to support effective contract execution - Oversee personnel, subcontractor coordination, staffing levels, labor-hour utilization, and resource requirements across geographically dispersed teams - Direct program planning and control activities, including budgeting, cost management, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) development, schedule management, and performance monitoring - Establish and maintain risk management processes to identify performance, financial, staffing, and schedule risks and develop appropriate mitigation and corrective action plans - Oversee the delivery of financial management, comptroller, program management, and customer support services, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across all functional areas - Provide strategic oversight of program execution, including tracking technical milestones, deliverables, funding requirements, and evolving customer priorities - Lead Agile program management initiatives, including the application of Agile/Scrum methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and performance tracking across multiple teams - Establish effective communication channels with the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contract Specialist (CS), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and other Government stakeholders - Conduct biweekly contract status meetings to review program execution, performance risks, issues, and proposed mitigation or corrective actions - Prepare and present program status briefings, management reports, performance assessments, and recommendations to Government leadership - Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of contract deliverables and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation - Monitor contract performance against established quality standards and Government requirements, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed - Oversee compliance with contract requirements, security policies, personnel vetting, mandatory training, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection requirements - Evaluate changing mission requirements and support the implementation of program adjustments to maintain alignment with Government priorities - Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, financial performance, and customer satisfaction Required Qualifications: - Active DoW Secret Clearance or above  - Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, or a related field - Ability to travel primarily within the CONUS and potential for travel OCONUS one (1) to three (3) times per year for an estimated duration of three (3) to five (5) days per trip - 15+ years of experience managing complex Government contracts or programs, preferably supporting the Department of the Navy, DoW, or other federal agencies - Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating program execution across multiple functional areas and geographic locations - Strong background in program planning and control, resource management, budgeting, cost management, risk management, and performance reporting - Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance across large-scale Government programs - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior Government stakeholders, contracting personnel, and customer leadership - Experience developing and presenting program status reports, executive briefings, management reports, and performance assessments - Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience overseeing teams utilizing project management tools such as Jira and Confluence - Strong understanding of Government contracting requirements, contract administration, deliverable management, and quality assurance processes - Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in mathematics, engineering, MBA, or other technical degree - 20 years of experience supporting Navy programs - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAWIA III Certification - Experience supporting Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Centers (NSWCs), or Navy In-Service Engineering Activities (ISEAs) - Experience managing Financial and Program Management Support (FPMS), comptroller, financial management, or program analysis contracts - Experience applying Agile methodologies and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within complex Government environments - Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Power BI, and other Government financial and reporting systems Position is contingent upon contract award.  BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program. 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