Program Manager in Newport

STAHL Companies provides Program Management for its Channel of Commercial Technology companies in Government that consist of Small Businesses and New Technology start-ups. STAHL advocates for policies that can improve government services and maintain our government's competitive advantage by bringing more technology into government programs. We do this by aligning the voice of our small business members with advocacy for change in federal policy that will make the government market more accessible to small businesses and the commercial technology ecosystem.

The Channel's founding Technical Board Members include former government leaders and IT executives passionate about bringing best‑of‑breed technology to the government. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team!

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of technology refresh products, prototype systems, and engineering services supporting Code 70 programs, ranges, and facilities. This role provides leadership across engineering, technical, software development, and information technology (IT) disciplines to ensure successful development, testing, integration, and deployment of combat, surveillance, and undersea tracking range systems. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between the Government, technical teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, ensuring performance objectives, cost, schedule, and quality requirements are met throughout the full Engineering Life Cycle Process.

• Manage and oversee technology refresh, prototyping, and system development programs supporting NUWC Code 70 ranges, facilities, and undersea warfare systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering life‑cycle activities from concept development through system delivery, installation, and sustainment.
• Lead cross‑functional teams providing engineering, software development, IT, testing, and integration services.
• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, sponsors, and technical leads to ensure program objectives, schedules, and deliverables are met.
• Oversee research, analysis, and evaluation of technical approaches, system performance, and cost estimates.
• Manage Testing and Evaluation (T &E) activities in facility and in‑situ environments (air, land, and sea).
• Ensure successful prototype, integration, and survivability testing across multiple platforms and communication networks.
• Monitor program risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, and NUWC standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate analysis related to environmental impacts, including marine species effects from anthropogenic sound.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex DoD or Navy engineering programs or technical projects.
• Experience with systems engineering, software development, testing, and integration activities.
• Familiarity with undersea warfare systems, range systems, or sensor‑based platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience working in research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT &E) environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance across the program lifecycle.
• Active or eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

*Position is contingent upon award. Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States