Engineer/Analyst/Program Manager with Maritime Experience
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to significant remuneration, senior-level experience requirements, and impactful project involvement.
- Outstanding salary reflective of high expertise (~$103,000–$167,000/year)
- Engage in advanced maritime technology projects
- Ample room for leadership development and career advancement
Pros
- Competitive salary reflective of senior-level expertise
- Involvement in significant projects with DARPA
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-stakes environment
Cons
- Strong emphasis on specific military experience limits the candidate pool
- High expectations may lead to stressful work conditions
- Possible requirement for extensive travel
Who it's for
Senior / Executive • On-site in Arlington, VA
Good fit
- Senior maritime analysts or program managers
- Military veterans with technical backgrounds
- Candidates aiming to impact governmental projects
Not recommended for
- Entry-level professionals without relevant experience
- Individuals uncomfortable in high-pressure roles
- Candidates preferring remote work options only
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
- 20+ years of experience
- Military operational experience is desired.
- Experience with program management or development of new requirements or oversight of Science and Technology related programs helpful.
- Strong interpersonal and planning/executing skills desired.
- Bachelor's Degree in scientific, engineering, or other technical discipline strongly desired. Master's degree desired.
- Clearance TS with SCI eligibility.
VES provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
VES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com
