On-Site Representative

Booz Allen Hamilton•New Orleans, LA

1d•$77,500 - $176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an On-Site Representative to support a client’s robotics and autonomous systems team and monitor production of Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). The representative will serve as the program office’s forward-deployed liaison at shipyards, helping ensure production stays on track and that the program meets its goals, budget, and quality standards. The role involves weekly visits to shipyard facilities to engage with production leadership, compare actual construction progress with planned schedules, gather information, and prepare weekly reports for the program office. The representative will also coordinate program office visits to shipyards as needed and report observations and issues to keep stakeholders informed. The position is hybrid and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with travel to shipyards up to 25% of the time. A Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience at naval or commercial shipyards monitoring construction progress, interacting with contractors, and reporting on progress.
Experience with the ABS surveying process and rulesets, including converting observations and inspections into succinct reports for DON leadership.
Experience comparing contractor-provided schedule progress with actual progress.
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of ships and ship systems mechanics.
Ability to work independently, be self-directed, adapt to evolving situations, identify issues early, and suggest corrective actions.
Ability to make weekly visits to shipyard facilities.
Ability to travel to shipyards up to 25% of the time.
Secret clearance.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of experience in maritime engineering or architecture at SUPSHIP, a military shipyard, or a commercial shipbuilding or repair facility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Naval Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Monitor construction progress of Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels at shipyards.
Visit shipyard facilities weekly to observe progress, gather information, and support program objectives.
Interact with production leadership and contractors.
Compare actual construction progress with planned and contractor-provided schedules.
Coordinate program office visits to shipyards as required.
Prepare weekly reports to keep the program office informed of progress at each shipyard.
Act as the on-site liaison from the program office.
Identify issues early and suggest corrective actions.