WSISS VI Program Manager

Job overview

The WSISS VI Program Manager role is onsite in Ridgecrest, CA, with travel up to 25% out of state and overnight. The salary range is $165,000–$220,000 per year. The role supports a NAVAIR contract serving NAWCWD aircraft Integrated Product Teams and related program support offices at China Lake, Det Eglin, and Edwards AFB. The Program Manager is the prime contractor’s single point of accountability for contract performance, customer relationships, and program execution. The role directs cost, schedule, technical, quality, and workforce performance while coordinating task orders, the program management office, teammates, and subcontractors to meet contract requirements.

What you'll do

• Represent the prime contractor to the Contracting Officer, COR, and Program Office
• direct task-order capture, negotiation, execution, surveillance response, and closeout
• oversee contract compliance and required deliverables
• lead government and internal program reviews
• manage cost control, estimates at completion, proposals, and audit responses
• direct workforce strategy and the Program Workforce Council
• manage teammate and subcontractor relationships
• maintain the program risk register and mitigation plans
• direct quality surveillance responses and ensure cybersecurity, security, OPSEC, and workforce qualification compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wsiss vi program manager

full-time

ridgecrest ca

gauss management research & engineering

navair

nawcwd

program management

defense acquisition

aircraft ipts

up to 25% travel

on-call availability

$165k–$220k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• vacation
• paid time off or paid sick leave based on state laws
• paid holidays
• life insurance
• relocation assistance may be available.

Why this role

Requires an active DoD Secret clearance at hire, with Top Secret/SCI required within 90 days; U.S. citizenship and a valid driver’s license are required. Travel is up to 25% out of state and overnight; on-call availability is required during operational test periods and security incident response windows.

About the employer

Gauss Management Research & Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.