Kalman & Company, Inc. · 5 days ago
DoD Program Manager (Navy Shipboard Engineering)
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKalman & Company is seeking a Program Manager to lead a high-impact defense logistics, engineering, and readiness program supporting the Chemical & Biological Defense – Individual Protection Equipment Readiness Improvement Program. This role encompasses program management and logistics support for various Navy programs, requiring a seasoned leader with experience in U.S. Navy shipboard engineering and logistics operations.
Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site program with 160+ personnel, including supervisors, technicians, and logistics staff
Coordinate activities across multiple CONUS and OCONUS sites; travel as required to support fleet readiness and program objectives
Provide senior-level leadership for U.S. Navy engineering projects and shipboard alteration installations, including maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement, and system upgrades
Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory control, maintenance planning, training, scheduling, and quality assurance functions
Conduct time and motion studies and implement quality and process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Align Performance Work Statement (PWS) tasks to appropriate labor categories in accordance With Bureau of Labor and Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements
Manage Service Contract Labor environments, including compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal labor regulations
Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, KPIs, and at-risk contract items
Ensure compliance with all contractual, technical, safety, and schedule requirements
Develop and maintain program documentation, performance metrics, and continuous improvement plans
Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support complex program planning and execution
Prepare fiscal year budget estimates and scenario-based cost projections (‘what-if’ analyses) in response to COR requests, leveraging IMS and other planning tools
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across program operations, leveraging data-driven analysis, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and lessons learned to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Significant CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required to support fleet readiness, program reviews, and coordination with Navy stakeholders
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required
This position requires an active Secret clearance and eligibility for access to classified information up to TOP SECRET at government facilities
Minimum of 5 years' experience leading U.S. Navy engineering or shipboard alteration installation projects, including direction of teams of 100+ full-time personnel
Supervision of maintenance, repair, testing, product improvement, or alteration installations
Work involving Chemical Biological Defense, Damage Control, or comparable Navy systems
Experience managing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and developing Quality Assurance Program Plans (QAPP)
Familiarity with CDRL deliverables and reporting requirements
Proven ability to manage federal contracts within DoD environments
Strong leadership, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven experience managing Navy CBD, DC/FF, ATA, or similar programs, including life cycle sustainment and readiness improvement initiatives
Experience with Navy WMS/IMS systems (e.g., CMPro, ELMS)
Knowledge of NAVSEA standards, ISO 9001 QMS, CDRLs & Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) including development of QAPP
Capability to lead large-scale physical inventory and location audits, configuration management, and technical data integrity efforts
Experience supporting training programs and readiness assessments
Ability to manage complex program budgets, KPIs, and cost projections, including scenario-based analyses
Quality improvement and process optimization
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
Lean Six Sigma certification
Company
Kalman & Company, Inc.
Kalman & Company, Inc. (Kalman), headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, was founded by Barbara and Walter Kalman in 1986.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase