Project Manager - SEA 21 - CNRMC Maintenance Operations Center and Sustainment War Room

Noblis•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified Navy Project Manager to lead a professional support services contract team in the Surface Ship Maintenance, Modernization and Sustainment (SEA 21) Directorate within the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard. This key Readiness Lead position plays a critical role in the management and execution of readiness and sustainment initiatives for the Navy’s surface fleet, and supports the SEA 21 mission of integrating maintenance strategies, modernization plans, training needs, and technical, logistics, and programmatic efforts to manage the lifecycle of U.S. and partner Navy surface ships and systems from fleet introduction through transfer or disposal. As the Readiness Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating, communicating, and integrating maintenance, modernization, and sustainment performance information in support of the Navy’s Surface Warfare Enterprise. You will oversee the SEA 21 Maintenance Operations Center and Sustainment War Room to ensure readiness metrics and sustainment data are accurately tracked, analyzed, and reported to senior leadership. This position requires a strong background in Navy project management with specific expertise in fleet readiness and sustainment initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any business related field or engineering field
Minimum of 12 years of professional experience supporting U.S. Navy programs
Demonstrated experience in Navy Project Management
At least 1 year of demonstrated Supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of Navy maintenance, modernization, and sustainment processes
Experience with fleet readiness reporting systems and metrics
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively brief senior military and civilian leadership
Experience in coordinating responses to high-visibility taskings and inquiries
Active Secret security clearance and US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
15+ years of professional experience including experience supporting DoD/DoW components
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or DAU PM Level III Certification
Experience working in or with Navy Maintenance Operations Centers or similar operational centers
Knowledge of the Sustainment Campaign Plan and Surface Warfare Enterprise initiatives
Experience with SIPRNET, classified networks and classified information management
Experience working with or supporting Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic/Pacific
Experience with Navy ship maintenance availability planning and execution
Experience with Navy information systems such as SMDII, NDE, PBIS, and ERP
Background in crisis management and emergency response coordination
Experience briefing flag officers and senior DoN/DoD/DoW leadership
Previous involvement with Surface Team One (ST1) and/or the Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the SEA 21 Maintenance Operations Center and Sustainment War Room, including during times of surge in response to real-world operations, conflicts, and ship incidents
Coordinate with fleet and type commander senior staffs on key readiness and sustainment initiatives
Support the development of rapid damage assessment and repair plans
Host key readiness and sustainment forums in support of high-interest system analysis
Support wartime readiness through wartime planning initiatives
Analyze fleet data and generate readiness information for senior leadership
Respond to emergency and critical incidents, CNO taskings, and other high-level inquiries and visits
Support CNO’s Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) 01/2019 objectives, Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCRI), and develop replies to Congressional Requests for Information (RFIs)
Coordinate and facilitate Sustainment War Room actions involving the Sustainment Campaign Plan, North Star 75, and Sustainment Foundation Papers initiatives
Manage the collection, analysis, and presentation of readiness metrics and data
Provide leadership and guidance to assigned team members
Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to surface ship readiness