Mgr Programs 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•North Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Programs directs all phases of programs from inception through completion and is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. The role participates in contract and contract-change negotiations; coordinates proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions; and serves as the primary customer contact for program activities. The position leads customer program reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance, establishes design concepts and criteria, and coordinates engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and testing. It also develops new business or expands the product line with customers, establishes milestones, monitors master plans and schedules, identifies program issues and secures solutions, and directs assigned technical, manufacturing, and administrative employees. This is a full-time, first-shift position based in Charleston, South Carolina. It provides programmatic oversight of HII-Newport News Shipbuilding outsourced products in the Charleston area and supports regional expansion efforts. Travel to Newport News, Virginia, and other regional locations is required, with travel up to 10% of the time. The role is not eligible for telework, and relocation assistance is not available. U.S. citizenship is required; clearance is not required to start.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
A listed alternative may be used in place of a bachelor's degree: NNS Apprentice School graduate; Navy Nuclear Power School graduate; associate's degree or other formal two-year program plus 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience; military experience at paygrade E-5 or above; high school diploma/GED plus 4 combined years of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant exempt experience; or high school diploma/GED plus 8 combined years of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military, or other relevant non-exempt experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to travel to Newport News, Virginia, and regionally; travel may be up to 10% of the time.
Work onsite full time in Charleston, South Carolina; telework is not available.

Responsibilities

Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Participate in negotiations of contracts and contract changes.
Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
Serve as the primary customer contact for program activities and lead customer reviews of cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Establish design concepts and criteria and coordinate engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and testing.
Develop new business or expand the product line with customers.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
Identify program problems and obtain solutions, including resource allocation or changes to contractual specifications.
Direct employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Provide programmatic oversight of HII-NNS outsourced products in the Charleston, South Carolina area and support regional expansion efforts.