Defueling Functional Area Planner (FAP)

Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc. • Newport News, VA

8d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Group of Virginia (PGV) embeds a Defueling Functional Area Planner to support SUPSHIP Newport News and NAVSEA 08 INACT planning. The planner develops and refines nuclear and defueling work packages, ensuring accurate scope, prioritization, and contract alignment to deliver safe, executable inactivation outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years aircraft carrier maintenance, operations, shipbuilding, or repair experience
• Direct experience with nuclear or defueling planning, execution, or oversight
• Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Project or Program Management experience
• Former US Navy CPO, CWO, or LDO
• Experience with SUPSHIP, NAVSEA 08, NSWC/NUWC, RMC, or TYCOM environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine Nuclear and Defueling Availability Work Package (AWP) inputs for INACT execution.
• Conduct detailed AWP reviews to ensure work items are prioritized, complete, and aligned to SWLIN requirements.
• Coordinate with SUPSHIPNN, NAVSEA 08, and INACT project teams on technical instruction reconciliation and contract alignment.
• Analyze Cost Data Sheets, service algorithms, and contract inputs to support planning accuracy and execution feasibility.
• Review and assess shipbuilder CDRL submittments for completeness and contractual compliance.
• Participate in Nuclear IPT and interface meetings; translate outputs into executable AWP actions.
• Develop Technical Advisory Reports (TARs) and planning inputs supporting advanced execution strategies.
• Coordinate defueling-phase radiological sequencing with Nuclear FAP; flag conflicts to Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support Statement of Work requirements.

What This Job Offers

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