LCS Modernization Project Manager

Precise Systems, Inc.•Kensington, MD

1h•$96,964 - $116,357•Hybrid

About The Position

Precise Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager III to provide program management, technical coordination, configuration management, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Modernization Program. The role supports the planning, development, maturation, and execution of Ship Alterations (SAs), ensuring modernization requirements, technical documentation, logistics certifications, and installation schedules align with Navy modernization processes and fleet availability milestones. The position coordinates with NAVSEA program offices, engineering stakeholders, Planning Yards, maintenance activities, and government and industry partners to support LCS modernization initiatives. It is part-time and hybrid-remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of experience managing large projects involving research, development, and testing of structures or structural components.
Five years of experience supervising overall project or program execution, developing short- and long-term plans, and establishing and maintaining technical schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
Ability to coordinate technical activities, manage competing priorities, and monitor complex project requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience preparing program reports, tracking technical deliverables, and coordinating activities across multidisciplinary teams.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting U.S. Navy ship modernization, maintenance, repair, or Ship Alteration programs.
Familiarity with the Littoral Combat Ship platform, NAVSEA modernization requirements, or Navy ship availability planning.
Working knowledge of the Navy Modernization Process, Ship Change Documents, Ship Installation Drawings, and ship alteration execution.
Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, fabrication, testing, or structural component development.
Experience coordinating Integrated Logistics Support, configuration management, or technical data management.
Familiarity with Navy systems such as NDE-NM, NDE-EP, NDE-ILS, MBPS, or CDMD-OA.
Experience working with NAVSEA program offices, Navy Planning Yards, technical authorities, or ship maintenance organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned LCS modernization projects, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, and program execution requirements.
Track Ship Change Documents (SCDs) through development and maturation to readiness for authorized installation.
Monitor modernization schedules, technical milestones, and ship availability requirements in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process.
Coordinate with program sponsors, technical authorities, Planning Yards, and maintenance activities to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, technical discrepancies, and execution risks.
Prepare monthly program status reports, milestone updates, action item trackers, and funding expenditure projections.
Support planning and scheduling Ship Alterations during Chief of Naval Operations availabilities and Continuous Maintenance Availabilities.
Monitor installation readiness, technical approvals, material availability, and required documentation.
Coordinate Ship Installation Drawing reviews and track engineering changes, interface compatibility, and technical package deficiencies.
Maintain and reconcile modernization schedules and fielding plans in applicable Navy digital management systems.
Support integration of modernization work packages with shipyard production schedules and fleet availability requirements.
Coordinate development, tracking, and completion of Integrated Logistics Support certifications required for modernization installations.
Review and monitor logistics documentation, including technical manuals, provisioning records, allowance parts lists, maintenance requirements, and training deliverables.
Identify outstanding logistics requirements and coordinate corrective actions to support Final ILS Certification.
Support preparation of logistics risk assessments and certification packages in accordance with NAVSEA requirements.
Support configuration management activities, including configuration status accounting, data validation, and documentation updates.
Coordinate Workfile Change Notices, configuration updates, and technical data submissions.
Monitor required configuration data submissions before and after ship availability periods.
Coordinate with engineering personnel and technical authorities to resolve drawing discrepancies, design interferences, and installation-related issues.
Participate in technical and programmatic meetings with Navy sponsors, Planning Yards, shipyard representatives, and modernization stakeholders.
Prepare presentations, technical status summaries, and briefing materials for working groups and program reviews.
Track action items, risks, and outstanding technical or logistics requirements through resolution.
Support Configuration Control Boards, Availability Planning and Readiness Meetings, and other modernization planning forums.