Program Manager

Program Manager
Location: San Diego, California

This position is contingent upon contract award.

This position includes the role of Command and Control/Composite Warfare Commander (CWC/B) / Program Manager and requires knowledge of:

• Surface Force Training and Readiness Manual (SFTRM)
• Composite Warfare Commander construct
• Command and Control, regarding surveillance, engagement and planning functions required for each of the various numbered fleets
• Staff and Fleet operations and planning procedures
• Fleet Synthetic Training architecture

Duties:

• Provide technical, tactical, and administrative support for distributed training to ships, including feedback loop
• Support team in developing scenario scripts that are robust and comprehensive to ensure combat systems watch standers are tactically proficient
• Oversee team and provide technical support to executed distributed scenarios

Required Experience:

• 20 years experience as a Naval Officer responsible for surface ship combat systems training, maintenance and operations
• Qualified Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) and Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
• 10 years experience in conducting staff level training with U.S. Navy Strike Group, Fleet, or Major Training Command. Naval Warfare Specialist. Naval Warfare experience in implementation of Task Group Concept as a Composite Warfare Commander (CWC/B) or as a senior staff member for a Task Group/Force Commander, or as a Senior Facilitator with equivalent experience training warfare commanders or senior staff members.
• 5 years scenario development/training/operation experience with Joint Semi Automated Forces (JSAF); Multi-System Automated Remote-Control Interface (MARCI).
• 5 years’ experience with Battle Force Team Trainer (BFTT) and Tactical Data Information Link generation systems supporting LOS Link 11(A) /16(J), Satellite-J, Link 16, Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M); Tactical Voice/Data Communications.
• 5 years experience managing a DoD training contract.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelors degree, no specific discipline.  
• Currently hold SECRET clearance. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Quality and Delivery Oversight
• Customer Relationship Management
• Government Contracting

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

VETS is a SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Ashburn, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Sierra Vista, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.