Project Management Analyst 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding • Newport News, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. The Role Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. The SSNX program is seeking an PMA4 to join the Ao (Operational Availability) team. Ao is one of the four tenants of the SSNX program that seeks to ensure the fleet experiences less down time and shorter maintenance availabilities through improved reliability of components, improved maintainability, and improved sustainability. This is an opportunity to get involved at the beginning of a new submarine design and have influence over what will become the Navy's premier attack submarine platform. This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with other key stakeholders throughout the SSN(X) conceptual and design phases of the program to incorporate the Ao design principles:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of US Navy submarine systems, requirements, system integration, arrangement best practices, and submarine unique considerations is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with multiple submarine platforms and other navy platforms for contrast is preferred.
• Project management experience and/or PMP certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Above average skills with Excel and data analysis
• Experience with SAP material management records
• NAVY 3-M OARS experience
• Corrective and preventative maintenance experience
• Experience in increasing equipment/component lifecycle and reliability

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and project teams.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving.
• Engage with shipyards, customers and other stakeholders to collect feedback for design incorporation.
• Work with multi-discipline teams on incorporation of Ao design principles
• Be able to effectively communicate with both internal leadership and external customer(s).
• Be prepared to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Need to be flexible with work assignments and may perform duties outside of traditional discipline work scope.
• The position requires individuals who are able to adapt and adjust to support annual objectives.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees