Modernization Manager

TMMG•Norfolk, VA

12h

About The Position

The Modernization Manager reviews, tracks, schedules, and provides input to the Type Desk on Availability Work Packages (AWPs) and other availability-planning items, including maintenance and modernization alterations. The role ensures approved work packages and business plans accurately reflect planned program and fleet modernization. It analyzes final Ship Change Document (SCD) alteration-completion data and reports initial Business Case Analysis (BCA) and final Return on Investment (ROI) projections to Type Desk Managers for use in future availability planning. The position supports planning and execution of modernization requirements, including new work, late additions, growth repairs, and cross-ship-class alteration and modernization programs. It researches and prepares Letters of Authorization in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process–Management Operations Manual and related planning records. The manager tracks and coordinates alterations during maintenance availabilities, maintains ship-class modernization trackers, monitors outside-activity deliverables and funding requirements, and coordinates interoperability requirements with TYCOM N6. The role participates in recurring scheduling, planning, execution, and maintenance-progress meetings; researches proposed modernization requirements; and liaises with Program Executive Offices and NAVSEA ISEAs to validate planned requirements. It also provides on-site subject-matter-expert responses to inquiries concerning oversight and management of ship-class repair and modernization programs during normal office hours, subject to other duties.

Requirements

Twenty years of experience as military personnel, civil service, or a contractor, at E-7 or GS-12 equivalent, with shipboard engineering and maintenance experience.
Five years of experience with specific knowledge of ship design, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of general shipboard HM&E systems and related equipment.
Five years of experience within the last five years in ship-maintenance availability planning and execution of industrial work and repair functions supporting U.S. Navy surface-ship operation and/or maintenance.
Must have or be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Background check, U.S. citizenship, a CAC, and a secret clearance are requirements for the position.
Travel of 15%.

Responsibilities

Review, track, schedule, and provide input to the Type Desk on Availability Work Packages and other availability-planning items, including maintenance and modernization alterations.
Ensure approved work packages and Maintenance and Modernization Business Plans accurately reflect planned program and fleet modernization.
Analyze final Ship Change Document alteration-completion data and report initial Business Case Analysis and final Return on Investment projections to Type Desk Managers for future availability planning.
Analyze the planning and execution of modernization requirements, including new work, late additions, growth repairs, and cross-ship-class alteration and modernization programs, to determine final alteration copies.
Research and prepare Letters of Authorization in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process–Management Operations Manual surface-ship milestone chart and changes reflected in Program Objective Memorandums, Ships Availability Planning sheets, Fleet Modernization Maintenance Program TMP-11 reports, NDE runs, and Entitlement Process tracking.
Track and coordinate D-Alts (TYCOM ALTS), Mandatory Safety Alts, and Machinery Alts during CMAVs and CNO availabilities.
Provide summary reports as requested by Type Desk Officers.
Maintain and update ship-class modernization trackers.
Track and report to the Type Desk Officer on outside-activity status for modernization updates to Ship Installation Drawings, updates to ILS and EOSS/CSOSS, and funding requirements such as PARMS.
Coordinate Strike Force Interoperability requirements with TYCOM N6 for planning and execution during scheduled maintenance availabilities.
Participate in the monthly Strategic Integrated Scheduling Review teleconference and provide TYCOM-level feedback and recommendations.
Participate in weekly N43 Execution and Planning Tactical meetings.
Attend monthly Class CNO Availability maintenance-progress teleconferences and provide status to CNSL N43 leadership.
Participate in third-party planning teleconferences.
Attend N43 meetings and training events scheduled by the N43 CNSL Staff.
Research and analyze proposed modernization requirements to verify maturity, status, appropriate funding source, and duration as requested by the Type Desk Officer.
Liaise with Program Executive Offices and NAVSEA ISEAs to validate planned modernization requirements.
Provide on-site subject-matter-expert responses to in-person, telephone, or email inquiries and concerns regarding oversight and management of ship-class repair and modernization programs during normal office hours, when not engaged in related out-of-office matters.