Program Manager

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

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• Lead and manage large-scale naval training and systems programs supporting surface fleet operations
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• Provide strategic oversight of shipboard training, operations, maintenance, and readiness initiatives
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• Oversee development and integration of DoD training systems and supporting technologies
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• Supervise software development lifecycle activities, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
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• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and training domains
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• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mission readiness
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• Interface with senior Navy leadership, government stakeholders, and program offices
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• Support and guide surface ship certification processes at both ship and major command levels
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• Develop and deliver high-level briefings to flag officers, coalition partners, and congressional stakeholders
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• Ensure alignment with Navy training doctrine, architecture, and readiness frameworks
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Required Qualifications

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• Master’s Degree in a technical field or related discipline
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• 20+ years of U.S. Navy surface warfare experience
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• Prior experience serving in both: \n
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  • Commander Command Afloat
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  • Major Command Afloat
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• 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)
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• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex programs, preferably focused on military training systems
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• Experience serving on Major Command or Flag Staff at a senior officer level
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• 10+ years of experience in surface ship mission area certification processes at the ship level
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• 5+ years of experience supporting certification processes at the major staff level (e.g., TYCOM, Strike Group, ISIC, or Training Command)
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• 5+ years of experience with DoD Information Systems
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• 5+ years of experience supervising software development processes, including: \n
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  • Requirements gathering
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  • System design and analysis
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  • Development tools and technologies
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  • Testing methodologies
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  • Release and deployment management
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• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple efforts in a cross-functional environment
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• Demonstrated experience driving operational efficiencies and process improvements
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• Experience developing and delivering briefings to senior flag-level and congressional audiences
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• Knowledge of Navy systems architecture or DoD training systems architecture
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• Expertise in Navy surface ship training processes
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• Expert knowledge of the Surface Force Training and Readiness Manual (SFTRM)
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• Strong understanding of software development processes
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Prior experience supporting Navy training commands or fleet readiness programs
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• Familiarity with advanced modeling, simulation, or training systems
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• Experience working in joint or coalition environments
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• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
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• PMP or other program management certification
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