Data Intelligence, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to support one of our premier clients in the defense industry. This role is located in San Diego, CA, and will focus on leading large-scale naval training and systems programs supporting operational forces. The ideal candidate is a former senior Navy leader with deep experience in surface warfare operations, training, certification, and DoD systems, combined with strong program management and technical oversight capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage large-scale naval training and systems programs supporting surface fleet operations
- Provide strategic oversight of shipboard training, operations, maintenance, and readiness initiatives
- Oversee development and integration of DoD training systems and supporting technologies
- Supervise software development lifecycle activities, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and training domains
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mission readiness
- Interface with senior Navy leadership, government stakeholders, and program offices
- Support and guide surface ship certification processes at both ship and major command levels
- Develop and deliver high-level briefings to flag officers, coalition partners, and congressional stakeholders
- Ensure alignment with Navy training doctrine, architecture, and readiness frameworks
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a technical field or related discipline
- 20+ years of U.S. Navy surface warfare experience
- Prior experience serving in both:
- Commander Command Afloat
- Major Command Afloat
- Extensive shipboard operational experience managing training, operations, maintenance, and repair at a senior leadership level (e.g., Commanding Officer, Squadron/Task Group Commander, CSG/ESG Warfare Commander or Senior Staff)
- 5+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex programs, preferably focused on military training systems
- Experience serving on Major Command or Flag Staff at a senior officer level
- 10+ years of experience in surface ship mission area certification processes at the ship level
- 5+ years of experience supporting certification processes at the major staff level (e.g., TYCOM, Strike Group, ISIC, or Training Command)
- 5+ years of experience with DoD Information Systems
- 5+ years of experience supervising software development processes, including:
- Requirements gathering
- System design and analysis
- Development tools and technologies
- Testing methodologies
- Release and deployment management
- Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple efforts in a cross-functional environment
- Demonstrated experience driving operational efficiencies and process improvements
- Experience developing and delivering briefings to senior flag-level and congressional audiences
- Knowledge of Navy systems architecture or DoD training systems architecture
- Expertise in Navy surface ship training processes
- Expert knowledge of the Surface Force Training and Readiness Manual (SFTRM)
- Strong understanding of software development processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Navy training commands or fleet readiness programs
- Familiarity with advanced modeling, simulation, or training systems
- Experience working in joint or coalition environments
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- PMP or other program management certification
