Journeyman Program Manager

**This position is contingent upon contract award**.


Evans is seeking a Journeyman Program Manager to join one of their growing contracts supporting the U.S. Navy. This role is responsible for directing day-to-day program operations, coordinating with organizational stakeholders, and managing schedules, budgets, and performance metrics. We are seeking someone with proven success in supporting daily program activities while translating strategic objectives.


Location Details: This role is hybrid with on-site requirements up to 3 days/week at the Naval Air Station in Washington, DC.

• Serve as Deputy Program Manager for assigned NAVSEA programs, supporting NAVAIR objectives and integration efforts.
• Direct and oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring alignment with program goals, acquisition strategies, and command priorities.
• Provide operational leadership to integrated product teams (IPTs), support staff, and functional leads.
• Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders across SYSCOMs, including NAVSEA, NAVAIR, PEOs, warfare centers, and other DoD organizations.
• Represent the program in meetings, briefings, and working groups as delegated by the Senior PM.
• Track and manage program schedules, identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor program budgets, obligations, and expenditures in coordination with financial management personnel.
• Track program performance metrics and support development of status reports, dashboards, and leadership briefings.
• Support the Senior PM in program planning, execution, and reporting.
• Step into the role of Program Manager during Senior PM absences, assuming responsibility for decision-making, approvals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and review program documentation, briefings, and correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Support internal and external reviews, audits, and milestone events.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Acquisition plus 3 years of experience.
• Program management experience in a DoD environment is a plus.
• Understanding of schedule, budget, and performance management in complex programs.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to analyze program data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to assume full PM responsibilities when required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-tempo environment.

The Evans Experience

Evans, Inc. is a growing firm doing consequential work. We partner with federal agencies - FAA, Navy, Air Force, and others - to implement technology, develop workforces, and drive lasting organizational change. The work is complex, the stakes are real, and the people we serve depend on us to get it right.

What you'll find here is an environment that rewards curiosity, pushes you to think past the obvious answer, and holds everyone accountable for results. We bring integrity to every engagement and the courage to say what needs to be said, even when it's not the easy path.

We're a tight-knit team of people who genuinely care about the work and each other. If you do your best thinking in an environment that values creativity, honesty, and service - and you want to do it alongside people who hold themselves to the same standard - you'll fit here.

We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:

• Supporting Work-Life Integration
• Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
• Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans' Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with ADA. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to HR at evansconsulting.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Compensation

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $137,000 to 152,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Evans's total compensation package for employees.