Sr. Program Manager

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring a Senior Program Manager to provide support for the Research Directorate at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and will be onsite in Lakehurst, NJ.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst (LKE) Mission Operations & Integration (MO&I) Department. NAWCAD LKE is the lead activity responsible for Navy Aircraft Platform Support Equipment (SE), Aircraft Launch Recovery Equipment (ALRE), and provides support to additional Joint Service, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful execution of these efforts results in logistics, engineering, and cyber work products for each aircraft and associated support systems.

This is for future openings and positions may not be immediately available.

What You'll Do in Your New Role

Lead and manage complex programs

Ensure alignment with strategic objectives

Oversee multiple projects

Coordinate activities and resources across teams

Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, providing high level updates and addressing critical issues

Must have extensive project management experience

Must have strong leadership abilities

Must have expertise in budget and schedule management Required Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience in the Defense Acquisition

3+ years of Navy Acquisition Management and Experience

MS / MA Degree in Business, Management, or related scientific or technical discipline

Active Secret Clearance Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,

strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

401k - Vested immediately and 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

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At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!