Program/Project Manager II (Mid-level)

Job Title: Program/Project Manager II (Mid-level)

Position Number: PPM II 001

Location: Indian Head, MD

Worksite: NSWC Indian Head, MD

Travel: Domestic and overseas travel. Multiple trips per year.

Status: Full-Time

Clearance: Secret

Date Added: February 3, 2026

Job Summary:

The mid-level project manager provides project management support to the management and technical staff at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). NSWC IHD operates and services a host of energetic (explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics) technical development centers, product manufacturing facilities and equipment in support of the Department of Defense.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The mid-level project manager will perform the following functions:

• Coordinate execution of manufacturing milestones for assigned projects.

• Analyze technical evaluation reports in order to develop milestone decision and full materiel release packages in support of production for assigned projects.

• Assist in the detailed production and development of various products.

• Assist in the development and auditing of the technical data package for various products system developments.

• Monitor cost, performance and schedule of assigned projects and programs

• Identify risks to performance and schedule of assigned projects and programs

• Attend design reviews and provide input.

• Review non-controlled documentation, transcription of documents, data entry.

• Review management support documentation such as PERT or GANTT charts for assigned projects.

• Support records management.

Qualifications:

The following experience is required:

• At least five years of relevant project management experience in similar technical programs and projects.

• SECRET security clearance; TS desirable.

Additionally, the following attributes are desired:

• Working knowledge of NAVSEA OP-5, Ammunition and Explosives Safety Ashore, or industry-equivalent safety documents.

• Expertise in project management with a focus on energetics development and manufacturing.

• Ability to track project progress, including costs and schedules, in a fast-paced environment.

• Expertise in coordinating manufacturing and engineering milestones and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Effective at identifying and managing risks to project timelines and developing mitigation strategies.

• Capable of effective communication and collaboration.

• Familiarity with SMART manufacturing technologies and data acquisition systems.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability