Program Manager

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ CAREER VENTURES LLC

Job Title

Program Manager

Location

MD Solomons ASE - Solomons, MD 20688 US (Primary)

Category

Business Program Management and Administration

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$130,062 to $208,000 Annally

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 50%

Security Clearance Required

Secret

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

Alutiiq Career Ventures, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has a future opportunity for a Program Manager in Solomons, MD for a high-profile Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contract, leading Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO), and Logistics Support for Aviation Support Equipment (ASE) at the Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment (FRCASE) headquarters in Solomons, MD. The Program Manager will oversee multi-site operations across 13 CONUS locations and potential OCONUS task orders, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with Navy standards. This role requires strategic leadership, logistics coordination, and readiness for temporary OCONUS travel. 

This opportunity is for a POTENTIAL CONTRACT award and is contingent upon the contract being awarded. Consideration for a potential contract may require a signed letter of intent. If the contract is awarded, another position posting will be available on the Company Careers portal. 

• Serve as overall lead, manager, and administrator for the contracted effort under the NAVAIR FRCASE Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Oversee maintenance, repair, overhaul, and logistics (MROL) services for Aviation Support Equipment (SE).
• Act as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities, including the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), on technical, programmatic, and logistical issues.
• Direct contractor execution of contract requirements, ensuring compliance with SE re-work standards, Government IT system compatibility, security protocols, and quality assurance processes.
• Manage operations across multiple FRCASE work locations (e.g., NRC Solomons, MD; MCAS Beaufort, SC; NAS Jacksonville, FL).
• Oversee acquisition, allocation, and employment of program/project resources, subcontractors, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
• Coordinate transition strategies, technical direction letters (TDLs), and weekly production, supply, and financial meetings.

Payrate: $130,062 to $208,000 Annally

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Pursuant to the Government Contract, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active or obtainable Secret Clearance (must obtain/maintain within 45 days of contract award).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline relevant to aviation support equipment maintenance and logistics.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in program/project management within a defense or aviation support environment, with oversight of MROL or similar operations; and at least 5 consecutive years of supervisory management, leading multi-site teams in a performance-based contract setting, ensuring compliance with DoD and NAVAIR standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in multi-site operations and logistics management (e.g., Maximo, NALCOMIS).
• Familiarity with NAVAIR policies, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support, and SPOT/LOA processes for OCONUS travel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid passport and ability/willingness to travel OCONUS (e.g., Yokosuka, Sasebo) on Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments of 30–90 days.
• Compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR); potential eligibility for Danger Pay.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• PMP Certification.
• Prior US Navy Service.
• Experience working with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) operations.
• Working knowledge with Support Equipment Management System (SEMS).

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.