Project Manager II

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing personnel, operational execution, technical activities, and contract performance across the Fleet Training and Management (FTM) and Rating Career Domain Continuum (RCDC) programs under the Navy Learning Stack (LS) contract. Serve as a primary interface between Government stakeholders, program leadership, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring successful execution of program objectives, contract requirements, schedules, staffing plans, and customer priorities. Provide direct supervision of assigned personnel and coordinates activities across software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, operations, training, analytics, and sustainment functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Accountable for workforce performance management, resource allocation, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and successful completion of contract deliverables while ensuring alignment with Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements.

· Lead day-to-day execution of FTM and RCDC program activities, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with contract requirements.

· Supervise assigned employees and team leads, providing guidance, workload prioritization, accountability, mentoring, and professional development support.

· Coordinate staffing activities, onboarding, cross-training, succession planning, and resource allocation across multiple task areas.

· Establish priorities and ensure efficient utilization of personnel resources across technical and non-technical workstreams.

· Monitor project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure contractual commitments are achieved.

· Facilitate communication and coordination among software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, analysts, trainers, technical writers, operations personnel, and Government stakeholders.

· Conduct recurring status reviews, team meetings, risk assessments, and performance discussions with staff and leadership.

· Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and corrective action plans, escalating concerns as necessary to program leadership.

· Support planning and execution of Agile development, DevSecOps, operational sustainment, testing, training, and deployment activities.

· Review and approve program documentation, reports, contract deliverables, briefings, and customer communications for quality and accuracy.

· Ensure contract work complies with applicable DoD, DON, RMF, cybersecurity, operational security, and data management requirements.

· Track employee workload distribution and ensure contractual labor resources are aligned with mission priorities.

· Coordinate responses to Government taskings, action items, data calls, and reporting requirements.

· Develop and present executive-level status briefings, performance reports, and program updates to Government and corporate leadership.

· Support budget planning, labor forecasting, staffing projections, and workforce utilization tracking.

· Collaborate with program managers and corporate leadership to identify operational improvements, efficiency initiatives, and program growth opportunities.

· Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Directly supervise assigned personnel supporting FTM and RCDC task orders.

· Conduct employee coaching, mentoring, performance discussions, and development planning.

· Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.

· Monitor employee productivity, work quality, attendance, and compliance with company policies.

· Coordinate staffing adjustments to address workload changes, customer priorities, and contract requirements.

· Ensure team members maintain required certifications, training, and security clearances.

· Foster collaboration across geographically dispersed teams and functional disciplines.

· Recommend recognition, training opportunities, and corrective actions as appropriate.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Management, or related field.

· Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible project, program, or operations management experience.

· Minimum of three (3) years of direct personnel supervisory experience.

· Experience managing Government contracts and multidisciplinary teams.

· Demonstrated experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other Federal programs.

· Experience managing project schedules, risks, staffing plans, performance metrics, and customer relationships.

· Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, and software lifecycle management practices.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Teams, and collaboration platforms.

· Active DoD Secret security clearance (generally, U.S. citizenship required).

· Must obtain and maintain all required security access and background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

· Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

· Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent.

· Experience supporting Navy learning, readiness, personnel, or training systems.

· Familiarity with FLTMPS, FTM, Learning Stack, RCDC, or related Navy training initiatives.

· Experience managing distributed teams in remote and hybrid environments.

· Knowledge of CDRL management, QASP reporting, and earned value or performance measurement techniques.

· Experience supporting contract transition, growth, and workforce planning activities.

· Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 5%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 5%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $125,000-$135,000 annually
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).