COLUMBIA Program Office Representative Sr/ Specialist /Principal

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The COLUMBIA Program Office is seeking a program representative to support efforts required to track CLIN1000 financial performance. The program representative will also understand and manage tasks associated with cost containment initiatives (CCIs) and Class Lead Yard Support (CLYS) tasking. This role offers exposure to and interaction with multiple organizations, including design, engineering, planning, finance, contracts, construction, facilities, and PMS397. As the design work for COLUMBIA decreases, follow-on ship support and design changes in the form of tasks are increasing. Efficient resource transitions and proper performance on remaining work are needed to meet Program goals. The selected candidate will be responsible for working with engineering managers to coordinate, evaluate, and manage cost to complete for remaining scope for COLUMBIA. Additionally, the candidate will work with members of the program office and program finance to understand the contract and guide proper charging for remaining work. The selected candidate will learn and understand the process and importance of properly scoping work and planning for the resource loading required to complete work for all design and engineering organizations working COLUMBIA. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn. Work hours are somewhat flexible with occasional work from home when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 5+ years of Contract experience working with Program Office, Design, Engineering, and Program Finance
• Experience in Project management, team leadership, and resource planning
• Highly motivated, self-starter capable of prioritizing work
• A strong work ethic and highly developed communication and written skills

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance
• Familiarity of using Power BI to analyze data
• Strong knowledge of EVM, Data Management, and ARTEMIS
• Understanding of the different CLB Contract CLINs and manpower planning

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering managers and their staff to ensure successful execution of scope on CLIN1000.
• Work with Task Leads, design and engineering, program planning, program finance, and program contracts to manage their respective CCI/CLYS tasking.
• Manage manpower plans for remaining work to be completed, requiring an understanding of project management, Earned Value Management (EVM), and EB business systems.
• Communicate frequently with senior management.
• Act as the point of contact for financial performance status, providing reports to the Design Program Office Director and EB senior management.
• Participate in a highly functional, interdisciplinary task team that adheres to quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare and lead meetings to assess progress, challenges, and resolution plans for manpower and remaining work.
• Create and analyze program metrics, identifying issues and driving required corrective actions.
• Resolve technical and funding issues to ensure programmatic roadblocks are removed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior