Job Description

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking a qualified Senior Program Manager in Ventura County, CA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position.

Position Description:

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Program Manager for a US Navy Lifecycle Sustainment and Depot-Level Repair contract.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Responsibilities and Duties:

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Program Manager for a US Navy Lifecycle Sustainment and Depot-Level Repair contract. As such, you will be directly responsible for the following:

• Program Planning and Control, such as resource management, scheduling, risk management, budgeting and cost management, and quality control
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Establishing effective communication channels with Procuring Contracting Office (PCO), Contract Specialist, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
• Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) development
• Conduct contract status meetings covering contract execution, identified performance risks and issues, and the contractor’s mitigation/corrective actions.
• Managing the activities of the Decision Tech team, including subcontractors, to meet the mission and objectives of the customer’s shipbuilding and repair service programs
• Provide adequate recruitment and staffing to meet customer and contract requirements. Manage subcontractor tasking, funding, coordination, and execution
• Maintain excellent customer relationships, ensure customer satisfaction, and respond to new customer requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in any technical or managerial discipline.
• Direct experience with Navy in-service engineering – logistics, field support, repairs, depot activities, installation, supply chain, etc. If you can’t list the 12 core elements of defense engineering Integrated Product Support (IPS), then this job isn’t for you!
• Minimum 15 years as a Program/Project/Task Manager with demonstrated expertise in leading planning, execution, and successful delivery of major programs, system development projects, or technology advancement efforts critical to program objectives.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-year projects structured into sub-programs or tasks.
• Experience negotiating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to obtain resources necessary to ensure all project goals and objectives are met.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with program management, contracts, acquisition, engineering development, testing, analysis, fielding, and logistics support systems within unpredictable, changing environments.
• Effectively optimize inventory levels based on forecasting future needs and anticipated repair or installation demands, while preventing both shortages and overstocking.
• Ability to formulate and lead technical strategies, utilizing Ship Installation Drawing (SID) reviews, Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M), Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAMP), Pre-Installation Checkout (PICO), Ship Alterations (SHIPALTs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Ordinance Alterations (ORDALTs), or similar.
• Experience overseeing integration of digital and analog connectivity between weapons, launchers, sensors, computers and navigation equipment, such as Combat System Switchboards, Interior Communications Switchboards, Circuit cards, or printed circuit boards (PCBs), etc.
• Experience briefing senior leaders on program plans and status
• Experience managing large $50M+ contracts with high levels of customer exposure and intensive customer/corporate engagement
• Ability to work effectively with team members and subcontractors from various technical, acquisition, and administrative disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver coherent and concise customer presentations

Travel Requirements:

• Limited travel requirements (<10%)

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. 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.

Employee Benefits:

• • Competitive Paid Time Off
• • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• • Employee Assistance Programs
• • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• • Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• • 401(k) match
• • Tuition Reimbursement
• • Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.