Maritime Industrial Base Program Manager for Hampton Roads Workforce (Virginia)
About The Position
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Direct Reporting Program Manager for the Maritime Industrial Base (DRPM MIB). Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance. This is a Hybrid opportunity im the Hampton Roads, Virginia region. DRPM MIB is responsible for : The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of War. The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for DRPM MIB contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels. The DRPM MIB concept unifies once diverse submarine and surface vessel-related activities into a single organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. DRPM MIB provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the Navy’s submarine and surface type commanders. https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/mib/Pages/default.aspx Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide help to the DRPM MIB Workforce Engagement Director by engaging with suppliers in Hampton Roads on industrial workforce development and engagement. This individual will assist in engaging with academic institutions, trade schools, community colleges, suppliers and shipyards within the maritime industrial base on matters related to industrial work force hiring, training, retention, and all other workforce related issues. DRPM MIB has been tasked to grow and assist the industrial workforce in Hampton Roads to include interaction with maritime suppliers; training opportunities and education including educating K-12 on industrial workforce; assisting trade schools; or interfacing with community colleges/trade schools. This is a fast-paced environment requiring daily interactions with suppliers and other companies as you assist with achieving MIB’s mission. You will be 100% remote thus you must be a self-motivated person who can interface with leadership; identify issues with little guidance; develop and articulate a business plan; work with other companies to create statements of work with deliverables; take charge and drive your plan to success; and achieve actionable results that provide a return on investment. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Navy vessels, this position is for you. This position will be filled remotely in Hampton Roads as you work from your home or travel to engage with suppliers .
Requirements
- A U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration.
- To be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, logistics, education, science, or an engineering discipline.
- 8-10 years professional experience
- A project management experience of 3+ years is required
- Industrial Base/Supply Chain/Workforce experience is desired.
- Experience conducting Data analysis and presenting results.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
- Customer-oriented team player focused on mission who is self-motivated, driven and who can work independently and remotely.
- To be able to travel 10%
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing or managing advanced manufacturing programs (such as additive manufacturing) is a plus.
- Experience developing, implementing, and/or overseeing skill trades training is a plus.
- Knowledge/Experience of US Navy shipbuilding and maintenance is a plus.
- Experience/knowledge of the submarine/maritime industrial base is a plus, although not necessary.
- Supporting submarine/maritime acquisition, maintenance, maritime industry, or operations is a plus.
- Master's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, education, science, or an engineering discipline is preferred.
Responsibilities
- This individual will assess the Maritime Industrial Base workforce and develop an understanding of the overall requirements and challenges faced by submarine suppliers.
- This individual will interface with MIB suppliers to understand their workforce requirements, pipeline, recruitment, retention, and difficulties they are facing related to the workforce.
- Provides daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.
- Works with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund MIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment.
- Work with the MIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
- Works closely with submarine shipbuilding suppliers to address critical workforce and supply chain issues they face.
- Works with Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) to implement regionalization strategy which encourages a broad regional strategy to strengthen the Navy industrial base in the region and create an ecosystem with sufficient training, placement, and retention efforts to meet and sustain regional workforce demand.
- Evaluates projects and initiatives including capital projects that will increase throughput capacity in the maritime trades, curriculum development, social media/marketing campaigns, and veteran/veteran spouse outreach, among others.
- Develop relationships with local and regional workforce and economic development organizations.
- Drafts information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
- Provides input to Report to Congress regarding MIB spend goals and associated return on investment.
- Travels to regional entities to meet with local stakeholders about workforce initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
