On-Site Representative

Booz Allen Hamilton•New Orleans, LA

1d•$77,500 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the client’s robotics and autonomous systems team, the On-Site Representative serves as the program’s forward-deployed eyes and ears, monitoring production of Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs). The role includes weekly visits to shipyard facilities to engage with production leadership, compare actual progress with planned construction progress, coordinate program office visits as needed, gather information for weekly shipyard progress reports, and act as the program office’s on-site liaison. The position supports effective communication and project management so the program can meet its goals and quality standards and deliver capable autonomous surface platforms to the U.S. Navy within budget. The role requires travel to shipyards up to 25% of the time and a Secret clearance.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience at naval or commercial shipyards monitoring construction progress, interacting with contractors, and reporting on progress.
Experience with ABS surveying processes and rulesets, and converting observations and inspections into succinct reports for DON leadership.
Experience comparing contractor-provided schedule progress to actual progress.
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of ships and ship systems mechanics.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter, 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 and interact with production leadership.
Compare actual construction progress with planned and contractor-provided schedule progress.
Coordinate program office visits to shipyards as required.
Collect information and prepare weekly reports on progress at each shipyard for the program office.
Serve as the on-site liaison from the program office.
Observe construction progress, gather information, and support program objectives.
Identify issues early and suggest corrective actions to keep problems small.