Program Manager I

Company: Alutiiq
Location: Dahlgren
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description The Program Manager will lead and oversee all operations for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Calibration Laboratory under a government contract. This role ensures compliance with Navy metrology standards, efficient calibration and repair services for Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and delivery of high-quality metrology support to support test, inspection, and range activities. The Program Manager will manage a team of technicians, coordinate with government stakeholders (e.g., Contracting Officer's Representative [COR], Technical Point of Contact [TPOC], and Government Calibration Lead), and maintain accreditation and performance metrics. This position requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, technical environment focused on precision measurement and traceability. Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Lead, direct, maintain, and delegate daily workflow for all calibration lab activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and process improvements. Supervise technicians performing TMDE calibration and repair using Navy-approved procedures. Coordinate notifications to the Government representatives for procedure issues, unavailable procedures, or additional equipment needs. Develop and submit discrepancy reports. Maintain calibration turnaround times IAW contract standards. Maintain Navy-certified and accredited laboratory status; Manage Inter-Laboratory Comparison program IAW Navy METCAL policy and guidance. Update and maintain the Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the requirements of the Contract are met. Manage lab inventory, including standards, tools, and equipment procurement/repair to support workload. Oversee documentation in calibration management software and prepare metrics for contract deliverables Requirements Education - A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physical science; or completed a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) training program or equivalent training from an accredited school. ?Technical Experience ?Five (5) years of a demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to specific technical disciplines of Test, Measurement, & Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), Calibration and TMDE Repair and Calibration Lab Technical Documentation Management. ?Knowledge of: calibration inventory and recall schedules, calibration processes and requirements, and experience with NAVSEA 04-4734 (or equivalent) and ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation. ?Experience troubleshooting technical issues, writing/updating calibration procedures, writing a quality control plan, creating Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts, documenting calibration uncertainty budgets, maintaining calibration traceability, and preparing calibration reports and/or certificates. ?Management Experience ?Five (5) years of management experience. ?Demonstrated experience and the ability to manage projects including acting as the primary point of contact for contractor’s tasking. This includes providing administrative oversight, consulting with users to reduce costs and maximize efficiency in achieving the stated requirements, coordinating planning and execution of multiple concurrent activities, and ensuring all activities conform to the terms and conditions of the contract.

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