The Deputy Program Manager/Executive Assistant supports program strategy, daily operations, and executive workflows for ship and weapons integration at the Washington Navy Yard. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing briefing materials, coordinating across stakeholders, tracking taskers, and identifying program risks for leadership. Candidates must be retired U.S. Navy O5/06, former GS-14+, or senior DoD contractors holding a Master's degree in engineering, a TS/SCI clearance, and advanced DAWIA or PMP certifications.
Sigma Defense is seeking a Deputy Program Manager/Executive Assistant to join our team in Washington Navy Yard.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
- Retired U.S. Navy O5/06, prior GS-14+, or senior DoW Contractor with experience in major command, program management, or systems integration roles.
- Strong background in Navy operations, ship integration, weapons systems, or similar technical domains.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead complex task execution.
- Excellent organizational, scheduling, and communication skills suited for executive-level support.
- Proven effectiveness coordinating across dispersed teams and senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with or supporting SES-level leadership.
- Previous work within PEOs, SYSCOMs, Warfare Centers, or major acquisition programs.
- PMP or relevant program management certification.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Mandatory Certifications:
- Senior Program Managers of ACAT I, IA, and II major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs/MDAIs), PMT 4010/4020 – Program Manager’s Course / Executive PM Course, Program Management – Advanced DAWIA certification.
Computer Programs/Software:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Teams
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Navy ERP
- Classified system interfaces (SIPR, JWICS)
Personnel Clearance Level:
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
- Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirements:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering field of study.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):
- Support the Director and Deputy Director in developing and executing strategy for Ship and Weapons Integration.
- Provide leadership and oversight of local tasks, ensuring alignment with program priorities and timely completion.
- Serve as the on-site deputy, acting as the primary coordination point for daily operations and workflow management.
- Manage executive assistant functions including scheduling, calendar synchronization, meeting coordination, and tracking taskers.
- Prepare and organize briefs, read-ahead, decision materials, and communication products.
- Coordinate across internal teams, higher headquarters, and external partners to ensure effective information flow.
- Identify issues, risks, and emerging requirements and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain situational awareness of program activities, progress, and dependencies to support leadership decision-making.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000 annually.
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary
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