DISHER Talent Solutions

Senior Maritime Defeat Project Manager

Senior Maritime Defeat Project Manager – Southern Pines, NC or Ft. Belvoir, VA

DISHER is partnered with a military consulting company to add an experienced Senior Maritime Defeat Project Manager to create, specify, manage, and guide the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Facilities Defeat technologies and material solutions.

This Project Manager conducts market research to identify solutions and solution providers in response

to operational requirements. Provides recommendations to the program manager to support source

selection decisions. Prepares acquisition paperwork to support contract award and execution efforts.

Leads and interfaces directly with users and solution providers to develop technologies and solutions.

Plans and coordinates validation testing and advanced technology demonstrations for users. Provides

development guidance in establishing procedures and methods to integrate support. You will evaluate

complex programs and measures to assess the efficacy of integrations

What it’s like to work here:

This small company’s mission is to provide unparalleled support to our Nation in its fight for security and freedom. They provide innovative security, training, and operational support services to meet the challenges of government agencies and commercial organizations in difficult environments worldwide.

What you will get to do:


  • Serving as Senior Project Manager to control the development of assigned R&D technology
  • Drive engineering project execution, develop and recommend technical guidance, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues
  • Coordinate cross-team efforts spanning internal customers and external partners
  • Interfacing with external agencies supporting systems engineering, architecture, and/or design
  • Developing Requirements Verification Strategies and Plans.
  • Travel to customer facilities to assist with technical issues




What will make you succesfull:


  • 10 years’ additional experience maybe substituted in lieu of Degree
  • Project Management support experience for DOD Special Operations is required
  • Must have extensive experience in the maritime environment as a combat swimmer
  • 5323 SEAL Delivery Vehicle Operator is preferred
  • 5326 SEAL with exceptional combat swimmer experience is acceptable
  • Experience in the tactical application of underwater explosives and underwater firing devices is preferred
  • Experience in US Maritime operations is preferred
  • Ability to clearly articulate, verbally and in writing, new concepts and capabilities to the team and customers
  • Experience in DOD Project management, Research and Development is preferred
  • Willingness to travel to advise and provide direction on advanced tactical evaluation programs




Security Clearance / Location Requirements:


  • Must be US Citizen
  • Clearance - this position requires ability to acquire and maintain a TS-SCI clearance
  • Location - this position supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and requires travel to Ft. Belvoir, VA and other program support areas
  • Open to Candidates from other locations
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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