Senior Program

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. At Valiant Harbor International, we emphasize our intense focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customer's needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively —we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training.

Job Description
Valiant Harbor International is seeking an experienced Program and Technical Management Professional to support our efforts within the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The successful candidate will support managing acquisition and budget processes, including technical and program management activities, related to Navy S&T research programs. The role requires technical proficiency, strong initiative and leadership skills, and experience in research methodologies and analysis within a defense-related context.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical and program management oversight for Navy S&T research initiatives.
• Manage federal acquisition and budgeting processes related to S&T programs.
• Oversee technical programs exceeding $1M in budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement planning methodologies to analyze research programs.
• Establish and maintain databases for technical and programmatic tracking of key deliverables and milestones.
• Evaluate and develop analytical models, procedures, and techniques to optimize program efficiency.
• Execute and review technical studies, analysis, and design activities.
• Collaborate with ONR leadership to define program goals and strategies.
• Work closely with senior government officials, OPNAV, SYSCOM, Warfare Centers, Secretariat, and OSD personnel to support S&T initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of RDT&E program/budget exhibits and strategic plans.
• Contribute expertise in one or more focus areas, including Naval/Marine Corps Naval Engineering, Power and Energy, Materials, Undersea Systems, and Manufacturing.

Job Requirements

• Must have a current SECRET Clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance prior to start.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with ten (10) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science (including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics) OR a Master's degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Recent experience in federal acquisition and budgeting.
• Experience in S&T program management.
• Proven experience managing technical programs exceeding $1M in funding.
• Expertise in planning methodologies for research program analysis and database development for programmatic tracking.
• Experience evaluating and developing analytical models, procedures, and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and review technical studies, analyses, and design activities.

Desired additional qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with senior government officials, including OPNAV, SYSCOM, Warfare Centers, Secretariat, or OSD personnel.
• Experience supporting senior Navy S&T leadership or complex Navy programs.
• Familiarity with DoD RDT&E program/budget exhibits and RDT&E strategic plans.
• Experience in one or more of the following focus areas:
  • Naval/Marine Corps Naval Engineering
  • Naval/Marine Corps Power and Energy
  • Naval/Marine Corps Materials
  • Naval/Marine Corps Undersea Systems
  • Naval/Marine Corps Manufacturing

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000