Program Manager, Navy Combat System Modernization

General information

Requisition # R65525 Locations USA-DC-Washington Posting Date 01/29/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Program Manager, Navy Combat System Modernization to join our team working in Washington D.C. This is an onsite position.

As a Strategic Program Manager, you will lead the evolution of U.S. Navy combat system infrastructure, transforming legacy hardware into modern, high-performance computing environments. We are looking for a leader who can steer cross-functional teams through the full program lifecycle—from initial requirements to final implementation—ensuring that every initiative is backed by data-driven risk analysis and remains relentlessly aligned with fleet readiness and mission success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support strategic planning and execution of initiatives to modernize computing and data center infrastructure across U.S. Navy combat ships

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet objectives, stay on schedule, and remain within budget

• Participate in the full program lifecycle, including requirements development, risk analysis, implementation, and stakeholder engagement

• Analyze program performance data to identify trends, assess risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies

• Design infrastructure solutions that account for the physical constraints of shipboard environments, including power, cooling, and space limitations

• Prepare technical documentation, including program status reports, system specifications, and stakeholder presentations

• Facilitate team meetings and communications to maintain alignment on project goals and deliverables

• Assist with developing and executing risk management plans to ensure program success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a technical or business field and 10+ years of relevant Navy Program Management experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 15+ years of relevant Navy Program Management experience

• Directed a multi-million dollar portfolio of shipboard infrastructure modernizations, overseeing the full project lifecycle across multiple combat platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy Combat System modernization programs

• Demonstrated expe