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Engineering Project Manager - Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Program Support

Synchron, LLC
$120,000-$150,000
United States, D.C., Washington
Oct 30, 2026
Synchron has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager to provide support to the U.S. Navy Team Submarine organization at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. You will be directly supporting the U.S. Navy's PMS 397 Program Office which oversees the design, construction, and delivery of the COLUMBIA Class Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). You will assist the PMS 397 Construction Group Head and support the Navy's future undersea warfare programs and systems. Engineering Project Manager Responsibilities: Independently manage multiple, unrelated projects. Take charge of projects, identify and frame the problem, and propose a clear, viable path forward. Coordinate between teams of diverse subject matter experts and stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for updates and briefings. Provide support including problem investigation and resolution. Provide creative approaches to problem solving, not relying on solely on previous approaches. Act as the Build II Construction Manager's "go-to" for projects that fall outside of the core construction efforts. Participate in systems and management level meetings as well as program and design reviews. Assist in program schedule tracking and control by providing timely tracking and closure of assigned action items, stakeholder correspondence and coordination. Support the development of program briefs. Education and Experience: Active DoD/DoW SECRET clearance U.S. Citizen 10 years of experience in project or program operations and management; DoD/NAVSEA experience preferred. BS/BA in technical or business field. Working knowledge of MS Teams and MS Office 365 Suite of programs. Ability to understand and succinctly summarize and communicate technical issues. Experience within either naval industrial base, logistics, workforce, or finance Must be able to quickly develop a conceptual understanding of a variety of topics Must be articulate in oral and written presentations; possess high organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines. Must be a self-starter, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work directly with various government and contractor representatives to complete assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner independently or with minimal supervision. Work experience within Team Submarine or onboard submarines is a plus. Work Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Limited opportunity for telework (less than one day per week) Travel: potential for travel (less than 10%)