Head of Programme Management

Program Manager

STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups. STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage, by bringing more technology into government programs. STAHL Companies advocates on behalf of our nation's innovative, new technology and small businesses looking to work with the U.S. government. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team! The Program Manager (PM) will provide overall leadership, direction, and execution oversight for a multi-disciplinary contract supporting the Corona Division's Performance Assessment Department (PAD). The PM is responsible for managing all aspects of contract performance, ensuring the successful delivery of Technical Engineering (TE), Information Technology (IT), Data Management (DM), Information Assurance (IA), and Logistics services. This role ensures the integration, operation, maintenance, deployment, and protection of PAD's telecommunications systems and IT infrastructure to enable secure, near-real-time data transfer, voice communications, and quantitative performance assessment for fleet and test & evaluation (T&E) missions.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government for all contract-related matters

Provide strategic direction, planning, and execution oversight across all functional areas (TE, IT, DM, IA, Logistics)

Ensure alignment with mission objectives supporting PAD and Corona Division

Contract & Performance Management

Manage cost, schedule, and performance to meet contractual requirements

Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and workforce performance

Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables and reporting requirements

Technical & Operational Management

Oversee the design, engineering, integration, deployment, operation, and maintenance of PAD systems and infrastructure

Ensure continuous operation of telecommunications systems enabling secure data transfer and voice communications

Support modernization efforts for IT infrastructure and ensure system scalability and reliability

Data Management & Mission Support

Ensure execution and compliance with the Data Management Plan (DMP)

Oversee data collection, distribution, and accessibility to support test and analysis communities

Support real-time and post-event data dissemination for fleet and T&E events

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Ensure compliance with all IA, cybersecurity, and accreditation requirements

Protect PAD's Information Systems (IS) from cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Oversee implementation of secure processes, policies, and procedures

Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including Aegis, ABMD, IWS, MDA, SSDS, USS SECURE, and SMWDC

Facilitate collaboration across engineering, technical, and operational teams

Provide regular status updates to Government leadership and stakeholders

Quality & Process Improvement

Implement best practices to improve efficiency and reduce programmatic costs

Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and quality standards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all service areas

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical or defense-related programs

Proven experience managing contracts involving engineering, IT infrastructure, data management, and cybersecurity

Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and program management best practices

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams in a mission-critical environment

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

Experience supporting Navy or DoD test and evaluation environments

Familiarity with telecommunications systems, secure data transfer systems, and fleet operations

Knowledge of Information Assurance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST)

Experience supporting systems such as Aegis, Missile Defense, or naval warfare systems

*Position is contingent upon award.

Location: Corona Division, CA

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