CAST (Propulsion/Nuclear) Analyst - 26434

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Looking for a way to continue your service to your country? Still have knowledge and experience you want to pass on to the future generations of US Navy sailors? Come and join the Carrier Availability Support Team (CAST) program! CAST assigned to the CNO-sponsored availability to enhance Ship’s Force ability to improve the material conditions throughout the ship’s life cycle. CAST is a 4-person team comprised of specialists in the areas of Combat Systems (CS), Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), Propulsion Plant, and Hull Mechanical and Electrical Systems (HM&E). They have a wealth of maintenance shipyard experience with mitigating scheduling conflicts as well as working knowledge with various shipyard codes and maintenance organization processes. This is a full-time position, located in Virginia Beach, VA.

Requirements

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience in a Senior role in support of the operation and maintenance of Main Propulsion/Nuclear equipment on an Aircraft Carrier (CVN).
• Must have a strong background associated with the shipboard systems and must have experience on the Availability project team.
• Strong technical writing ability and proven capability to communicate effectively to all levels of the Chain of Command.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Must be a US Citizen and have a current/active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bonus Points For Proficiency in the shipboard Organizational Maintenance Management System (OMMS) – Next Generation (NG) and the shipyard Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) systems.
• Experience at a Public / Private shipyard engaged in CVN maintenance may be substituted for military experience if the minimum experience is met as outlined in the minimum qualification section.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs.
• Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements.
• Supports and participates in negotiations with customer.
• Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources.
• Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters.
• Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.
• Provide technical support for availability planning, execution, and development of Ship’s Force work packages and overall, Depot Availability Work integration and scheduling onboard Aircraft Carriers.
• Provide training, recommendations, and guidance to Ship’s Force personnel in industrial availability management, work package development and Ship’s Force Production Teams’ composition and tracking.
• Develop and maintain availability measures of effectiveness.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED