Program Manager I

Taxable Entity

RFP

Job Title

Program Manager I

Location

VA Dahlgren NSWC Calibration - Dahlgren, VA 22448 US (Primary)

Category

Project Management

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$104,000 to $146,000 per year

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Program Manager will lead and oversee all operations for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Calibration Laboratory under a government contract. This role ensures compliance with Navy metrology standards, efficient calibration and repair services for Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and delivery of high-quality metrology support to support test, inspection, and range activities. The Program Manager will manage a team of technicians, coordinate with government stakeholders (e.g., Contracting Officer's Representative [COR], Technical Point of Contact [TPOC], and Government Calibration Lead), and maintain accreditation and performance metrics. This position requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, technical environment focused on precision measurement and traceability. 

 Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) 

• Lead, direct, maintain, and delegate daily workflow for all calibration lab activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and process improvements. 

• Supervise technicians performing TMDE calibration and repair using Navy-approved procedures. 

• Coordinate notifications to the Government representatives for procedure issues, unavailable procedures, or additional equipment needs. Develop and submit discrepancy reports. 

• Maintain calibration turnaround times IAW contract standards. 

• Maintain Navy-certified and accredited laboratory status; Manage Inter-Laboratory Comparison program IAW Navy METCAL policy and guidance. 

• Update and maintain the Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the requirements of the Contract are met. 

• Manage lab inventory, including standards, tools, and equipment procurement/repair to support workload. 

Oversee documentation in calibration management software and prepare metrics for contract deliverables

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education - A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physical science; or completed a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) training program or equivalent training from an accredited school. 
• ​Technical Experience 
• ​Five (5) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of Test, Measurement, & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), Calibration and TMDE Repair and Calibration Lab Technical Documentation Management. 
• ​Knowledge of: calibration inventory and recall schedules, calibration processes and requirements, and experience with NAVSEA 04-4734 (or equivalent) and ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation.  
• ​Experience troubleshooting technical issues, writing/updating calibration procedures, writing a quality control plan, creating Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts, documenting calibration uncertainty budgets, maintaining calibration traceability, and preparing calibration reports and/or certificates. 
• ​Management Experience 
• ​Five (5) years of management experience.  
• ​Demonstrated experience and the ability to manage projects including acting as the primary point of contact for contractor’s tasking. This includes providing administrative oversight, consulting with users to reduce costs and maximize efficiency in achieving the stated requirements, coordinating planning and execution of multiple concurrent activities, and ensuring all activities conform to the terms and conditions of the contract.

 

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, “Protected Status”).

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.