This position reports to the DC/SRD supervisor and is responsible for leading all technical projects falling within, or related to, DC/SRD scope. This group is responsible for developing new DC & SRD products for BIW built new construction ships, evaluating change proposals to capture impact to existing DC & SRD products on In-Service hulls, and subsequently incorporating documented changes into impacted products to reflect as-built configuration. The DC & SRD team supports all New Construction, Lead Yard Services, and Planning Yard efforts associated with DDG 51 and DDG 1000 ships.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead new and existing projects of a high technical and logistical level. 
• Act as a liaison between DC/SRD, other BIW groups, and the Navy, ensuring precise, thorough execution of current and future projects. 
• Partner with the current work leader team to develop plans, structure, tracking, and budget for upcoming projects. 
• Work with the Navy customer on ship checks where new work has been absorbed by the DC/SRD team for smooth translation to our final product. 
• Network with SOSB and other Navy CDRL approvers to discuss trial cards, streamlining of accession remark processes and submittal for all contracts. 
• Consult with SOSB and other Navy activities to develop/support solicited & unsolicited ROM proposals related to new business opportunities. 
• Presentation creation and execution may be required at meetings with the Navy and BIW management. 
• Will be required at times to train and convey new system functionality or system upgrades to work leaders and designers. 
• Being able to study and stay informed of the latest changes to design is a must.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• High technical aptitude.  Must be able to read and comprehend, blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and functional diagrams.

Preferred:

• Background in Damage Control and Selected Records Drawings.
• Experience in creating trackers, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience in networking and communication with engineers and the Navy.

• Should possess a deep understanding of equipment/system operations on Navy vessels.
• Advanced in use of personal computers and associated software required; Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and impeccable communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to motivate and partner with an experienced group of work leaders.
• Ability to multi-task multiple projects or duties.
• Ability to work independently to develop plans and schedules for project completion.
• Positive relationship and reputation with the U.S. Navy customer.
• Shipbuilding/shipboard or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Familiarity with Navy Technical documentation.
• Familiarity with DC/SRD CDRL Deliverables preferred.
• Navy or Marine systems firsthand experience preferred.
• Travel may be required at times to Naval Surface Stations.

Current security clearance with the US Government or must be willing to undergo and favorably pass a US Government security background investigation for security clearance.

• This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance.  You must be a US Citizen for consideration and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.  For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil)