Obsolescence Management Program Representative – COLUMBIA Program Office

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The COLUMBIA Program continues to advance through serial production, integrating new and rapidly evolving electronic and control system technologies. With similar modernization underway on the VIRGINIA class, the pace of change requires a strong, unified obsolescence management strategy across both submarine platforms. As an Obsolescence Management Program Representative, you will directly support the Obsolescence Coordinator in monitoring, tracking, and executing resolutions for more than 120 electronic and control systems at risk of obsolescence. You will help shape and maintain cross‑program alignment, coordinate supplier engagement, and support redesign and development efforts as systems evolve. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑moving technical environments, enjoys cross‑functional teamwork, and is motivated by ensuring program stability and success across major submarine platforms. Working closely with the Obsolescence Coordinator, program leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and Navy stakeholders, you will help drive clarity, communication, and execution across all obsolescence‑related activities within the COLUMBIA Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense
Strong critical‑thinking abilities and sharp attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven organizational and planning capability, with the ability to manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and rapidly prioritize tasks
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, leadership and customer organizations
Capable of working independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively within a team, with a focus on overall organizational needs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Power BI, and leveraging AI

Nice To Haves

Project management / leadership experience
Program management
ITAR experience a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
EB COLUMBIA or VIRGINIA Program Office Internship

Responsibilities

Support weekly development and maintenance of program metrics, tracking progress, performance, and risk across each obsolescence case.
Assist in weekly coordination with engineering, purchasing, and VIRGINIA Program counterparts to update POAMs and prepare status briefs for internal leadership and Navy engagements.
Help integrate cross‑class mitigation plans in partnership with the VIRGINIA Program Office, diversion team, and functional organizations.
Participate in supplier engagement with engineering and purchasing teams to help remove roadblocks and enable timely redesign, qualification testing, and delivery.
Support coordination with contracts, finance, and Navy partners to ensure funding is timely and aligned with mitigation and resolution requirements.
Contribute to monthly Program Management Team (PMT) brief development and help present high‑risk case updates.
Assist in developing and delivering bi‑annual enterprise‑level obsolescence reviews in collaboration with the Obsolescence Coordinator and engineering/purchasing teams.
Travel periodically to EB facilities, Washington Engineering Office, and vendor sites as required.