LCS Modernization Project Manager

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to provide program management, technical coordination, configuration management, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Modernization Program. The successful candidate will support the planning, development, maturation, and execution of Ship Alterations (SAs), ensuring modernization requirements, technical documentation, logistics certifications, and installation schedules align with established Navy modernization processes and fleet availability milestones. This position requires coordination among NAVSEA program offices, engineering stakeholders, Planning Yards, maintenance activities, and other government and industry partners to facilitate the successful execution of LCS modernization initiatives.

This is a part-time, hybrid-remote position

Duties

Program and Project Management

• Manage and coordinate assigned LCS modernization projects, maintaining schedules, milestones, deliverables, and program execution requirements.

• Track Ship Change Documents (SCDs) through all phases of development and maturation, ensuring readiness for authorized installation.

• Monitor modernization schedules, technical milestones, and ship availability requirements in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process (NMP).

• Coordinate with program sponsors, technical authorities, Planning Yards, and maintenance activities to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, technical discrepancies, and execution risks.

• Prepare monthly program status reports, milestone updates, action item trackers, and funding expenditure projections.

Ship Alteration and Availability Planning

• Support planning and scheduling of Ship Alterations during Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities and Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs).

• Monitor installation readiness, technical approvals, material availability, and required documentation to support modernization milestones.

• Coordinate Ship Installation Drawing (SID) reviews and track engineering changes, interface compatibility, and technical package deficiencies.

• Maintain and reconcile modernization schedules and fielding plans within applicable Navy digital management systems.

• Support integration of modernization work packages with shipyard production schedules and fleet availability requirements.

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

• Coordinate the development, tracking, and completion of ILS certifications required for modernization installations.

• Review and monitor logistics documentation, including technical manuals, provisioning records, allowance parts lists, maintenance requirements, and training deliverables.

• Identify outstanding logistics requirements and coordinate corrective actions to support Final ILS Certification.

• Support the preparation of logistics risk assessments and certification packages in accordance with NAVSEA requirements.

Configuration Management and Technical Coordination

• Support configuration management activities, including configuration status accounting, data validation, and documentation updates.

• Coordinate Workfile Change Notices (WFCNs), configuration updates, and technical data submissions.

• Monitor required configuration data submissions before and after ship availability periods.

• Coordinate with engineering personnel and technical authorities to resolve drawing discrepancies, design interferences, and installation-related issues.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

• Participate in technical and programmatic meetings with Navy sponsors, Planning Yards, shipyard representatives, and modernization stakeholders.

• Prepare presentations, technical status summaries, and briefing materials for working groups and program reviews.

• Track action items, risks, and outstanding technical or logistics requirements through resolution.

• Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Availability Planning and Readiness Meetings (APRMs), and other modernization planning forums.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing large projects involving research, development, and testing of structures or structural components.

• Demonstrated five (5) years of experience supervising overall project or program execution, developing short- and long-term plans, and establishing and maintaining technical schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical activities, manage competing priorities, and monitor complex project requirements.

• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience preparing program reports, tracking technical deliverables, and coordinating activities across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy ship modernization, maintenance, repair, or Ship Alteration programs.

• Familiarity with the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) platform, NAVSEA modernization requirements, or Navy ship availability planning.

• Working knowledge of the Navy Modernization Process (NMP), Ship Change Documents (SCDs), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), and ship alteration execution.

• Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, fabrication, testing, or structural component development.

• Experience coordinating Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), configuration management, or technical data management.

• Familiarity with Navy systems such as NDE-NM, NDE-EP, NDE-ILS, MBPS, or CDMD-OA.

• Experience working with NAVSEA program offices, Navy Planning Yards, technical authorities, or ship maintenance organizations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and project scheduling tools.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is The salary range for this position is $96,964.22 to $116,357.04 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.