Program Representative Construction Support - Maintenance & Modernization

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and executing Maintenance & Modernization work via contracts to NAVSEA, NUWC, and other sponsors and partners. Duties include developing and implementing successful strategies to win competitive solicitations, successfully planning and executing CNO maintenance availabilities, coordinating work in Groton, at off-site locations, between EB sites and between subcontractors, and managing execution of work safely, on time and on budget with requisite quality in Groton or at remote locations. Duties also include resolution of emergent issues to support scheduled work, managing work paper, material and GFI/GFE, and support off site operations. Duties also include maintaining and supporting developed Program databases and associated workflow programs. Duties may also include management of modernization work performed in Naval Shipyards. The candidate will ensure work is performed efficiently and in accordance with specifications/drawings/work procedures and company policies. Candidate must be willing to travel to other Shipyards as needed (less than 10%) in the continental United States, Hawaii, or the Far East. The candidate for this position will be primarily supporting the USS HARTFORD (SSN 768) Engineered Overhaul (EOH). Successful candidates will be expected to engage with all levels of management to report progress, manage issues, and seek the support of functional organizations. Specifically, engagement will be throughout the waterfront organizations including, but not limited to, the following: Planning, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Test, Contracts, Finance, Ship’s Force, SUPSHIP Groton, and PMS 392. The Program Representative position will be a combination of program management and technical oversight. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision and possesses strong interpersonal and communications skills. You will have the opportunity to work with all areas of the submarine business, both within EB as well as with the Submarine enterprise. Working in a face paced environment, each day is a new opportunity to help solve both the tactical and strategic challenges the Project Team faces. Our team members are both leaders and learners who work out front tackling the highest risk problems as well as champion lessons learned and seek opportunities to make a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or higher
3+ years of previous experience within EB, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, or Public Naval Shipyard departments such as Program office, Operations, Engineering, Planning, Contracts, Finance, Ship's Management or combination thereof
Strong work ethic
Strong communication and organizational skills
Able to work independently
Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Able to work with engineering, test, management personnel, and other civilian and Navy personnel

Nice To Haves

BS degree or higher in Engineering
Experience with EB Overhaul and Repair engineering, operations, or contracts
Project management and cost performance metrics experience
Knowledge of submarine maintenance, especially relating to safety, work execution procedures, program management, and availability certification
Experience with availability certification and Submarine Availability Completion Manual requirements
Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Motivation to drive collaboration across multiple organizations both internally and externally
Proven ability to solve problems independently and work collaboratively with teammates
Well-developed communication (verbally and written), organizational, and time management skill
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, managing, and executing Maintenance & Modernization work via contracts to NAVSEA, NUWC, and other sponsors and partners.
Developing and implementing successful strategies to win competitive solicitations.
Successfully planning and executing CNO maintenance availabilities.
Coordinating work in Groton, at off-site locations, between EB sites and between subcontractors.
Managing execution of work safely, on time and on budget with requisite quality in Groton or at remote locations.
Resolution of emergent issues to support scheduled work.
Managing work paper, material and GFI/GFE.
Support off site operations.
Maintaining and supporting developed Program databases and associated workflow programs.
Management of modernization work performed in Naval Shipyards.
Ensuring work is performed efficiently and in accordance with specifications/drawings/work procedures and company policies.
Primarily supporting the USS HARTFORD (SSN 768) Engineered Overhaul (EOH).
Engaging with all levels of management to report progress, manage issues, and seek the support of functional organizations.
Engaging throughout the waterfront organizations including, but not limited to, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Test, Contracts, Finance, Ship’s Force, SUPSHIP Groton, and PMS 392.
Program management and technical oversight.
Operating with minimal supervision.
Working with all areas of the submarine business, both within EB as well as with the Submarine enterprise.
Solving tactical and strategic challenges the Project Team faces.
Championing lessons learned and seeking opportunities to make a better tomorrow.