Senior Program Manager/Operations Manager

Position Title: Senior Program Manager/Operations Manager Location: Cherry Point, NC Category: Contingent Schedule (FT/PT): FT Travel Required: As required Shift: Day Remote Type: On-site Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance required Division: Aviation ***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD*** Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us! Lead a Major NAVAIR Program Office Support Team! Description: We are seeking an experienced Contract Program Manager / Operations Manager to lead contractor support for PMA-226, the NAVAIR Adversary and Specialized Aircraft Program Office. The selected candidate will serve as the primary contractor interface for program execution, staffing, contract administration, cost, schedule, performance, quality, and resource management. This position requires a senior leader who can direct a geographically distributed team supporting program management, acquisition, financial management, configuration management, Foreign Military Sales, administrative operations, and aviation sustainment activities while maintaining responsive support to Government leadership. The successful candidate will manage competing priorities, ensure qualified staffing and continuity of operations, and provide disciplined oversight of contract deliverables and performance across the task order. Responsibilities: Serve as the working-level primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on program, project, and contract administration issues. Provide leadership, direction, and supervision across program management, acquisition, financial management, administrative, configuration management, and related support functions. Develop management procedures and controls; plan and direct task-order execution; and monitor and report cost, schedule, performance, risks, and issues. Ensure timely staffing of qualified contractor personnel and maintain adequate coverage across required Government work locations. Manage and prioritize resources across simultaneous work efforts in support of PMA-226 requirements. Oversee monthly status, expenditure, personnel roster, quality control, transition, OPSEC, cybersecurity, and other contract deliverables and management requirements. Coordinate interim and final project reviews, corrective actions, and process improvements with Government leadership and contractor management. Support transition-in and transition-out activities to protect mission continuity, data transfer, and knowledge retention. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, engineering, public administration, or a related discipline. 10+ years of professional experience performing program management, operations management, or equivalent duties on large or critical Government support efforts. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing staffing, cost, schedule, performance, and competing priorities. Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and program management / collaboration tools. U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret security clearance is required. Preferred Qualifications: Program management experience supporting NAVAIR contracts or other Naval Aviation programs. Experience managing contract deliverables, quality control, transition planning, staffing, and financial reporting on Federal contracts. Familiarity with NAVAIR program office operations, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and acquisition lifecycle support. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or relevant Defense acquisition certification. Prior military service or experience supporting military aviation programs. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disability Voluntary Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401K with employer match Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parental Leave Military Leave Education, Training & Professional Development Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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