(NUWC) NP PAS Senior Technical Representative (STR) / Program Manager

Rigid Tactical•Newport, RI

About The Position

Rigid Tactical is seeking a highly autonomous, decisive leader to serve as the Senior Technical Representative (STR) . In this pivotal role, you will be the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and hold the authority to independently commit company resources to ensure mission success. You will manage the entire contract effort, bridging the gap between operational execution and senior corporate management. What You’ll Do Direct Contract Oversight: Act as the leader for all contract deliverables and performance metrics. Strategic Liaison: Maintain a direct line of communication with senior company leadership and Navy stakeholders. Resource Management: Independently allocate personnel and financial assets to meet evolving project requirements. Client Relations: Serve as the primary interface for NUWCDIVNPT leadership and the COR.

Requirements

Active DoD Security Clearance.
Leadership: Proven track record managing complex DoD/Navy logistics, engineering, or material management initiatives.
Submarine Qualified: Former US Navy Submarine Warfare Officer (Dolphins) with a background in Engineering or Supply.
SubSafe Expertise: Deep technical fluency in SubSafe procedures, quality assurance, and material control.
Newport Connection: Strong existing professional ties to the Newport, RI naval community and NUWC Division Newport.

Responsibilities

Operate MHE equipment with capacities up to 36,000 lbs.
Maintain active OSHA certifications and licenses.
Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections of all MHE.
Organize the warehouse according to the Locations Schema.
Optimize storage, maintain separation by Condition Codes, and ensure asset security.
Re-warehouse and rotate supplies, manage shelf life, maintain storage aids, and keep the warehouse clean using the Government Zamboni.
Perform Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS).
Relocate materials as directed by the Workload Management File (WMF).
Maintain accountability, conduct visual inspections of packaging, and execute Navy ERP transactions.
Issue and consolidate material according to Government-provided lists.
Monitor Type I and Type II shelf-life items using Navy ERP, tracking from cure date to expiration.
Process items for disposition per the WMF; no actual disposal is performed.
Generate ERP count sheets, conduct physical counts, and label OM&S-R and NWCF-SM items.
Complete 100% of inventory annually.
Pull material according to WMF, execute ERP issuing transactions, and stage materials for delivery.
Perform Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking (excluding crating).
Handle classified and sensitive materials in secure areas and attach DD Form 1907 for classified items.
Load and deliver material within Naval Station Newport limits based on priority (Priority 01-03: 24 hours; Priority 04-15/None: 72 hours; WMF: per Required Delivery Date).
Obtain customer signatures and follow up daily on inbound Government contract acceptance.
Deliver professional customer service both in person and via phone, email, or fax.
Provide disposal and shipping instructions, access Navy ERP for material identification, and track items as needed.
Investigate inbound shipment status inquiries, locate materials, provide customer feedback, identify root causes of issues, and document lessons learned using Navy ERP, WebFLIS, and Haystack.