Senior Submarine Industrial Support Specialist

Amentum•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role. Ready to make an impact on the Navy’s most advanced undersea platforms? Amentum is looking for a Senior Submarine Industrial Support Specialist to join our elite team in Portsmouth, VA. If you have a background in Naval Shipyard modernization and thrive in the fast-paced environment of submarine combat systems, we want to hear from you. You’ll be the bridge between technical planning and deckplate execution, ensuring our fleet remains mission-ready. At Amentum, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges. In this role, you’ll have a front-row seat to submarine modernization, providing critical oversight and technical expertise to the Government On-Site Installation Coordinators (OSIC). You won’t just be watching the work—you’ll be ensuring it’s done right.

Requirements

Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain an Active Clearance.)
High School Diploma/GED and ten (10) years of practical experience OR degree/formal training and six (6) years experience. (Degree/Formal Training is defined as: Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; or Formal electronics training from: Technical School, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; or four-year electronics apprentice program.)
Possess a strong work controls background.

Nice To Haves

Submarine Combat Systems Modernization, WAF and Tagout generation, and modernization work controls experience.

Responsibilities

Manage schedules, track progress, and lead "hotwash" events for vital programs like SWFTS.
Prepare WAFs and SHIPALTs, audit ongoing work, and troubleshoot technical hurdles in real-time.
Author LARs and DFS documents, interpreting complex drawings to keep installations on track.
Be the voice of technical progress, providing weekly updates and expert reports that keep all stakeholders informed.
Conducting deckplate audits and surveillances and document findings.
Development of Liaison Action Record (LAR) and Departure From Specification (DFS).
Preparation of SHIPALT / ECI WAFs and tags, etc. experience.
Project schedule management experience.
Identification and tracking of planned vs. actual progress experience.
Identification of problem or weak areas with the Alteration Installation Team (AIT) experience.
Identification and interpretation of drawing issues experience.
Experience working with the AIT to ensure deck plate work sequencing is being properly executed (i.e. right personnel working in the right areas).
Providing written inputs to the Government On-Site Installation Coordinator (OSIC) experience.
Participation in Planning and Hotwash events to support MIWG and TI-NEXT experience.
Attendance of LMA meetings, as directed by the OSIC experience.
Trip and weekly status report preparation experience.
Technical reports (for drawing issues, LAR submissions, etc.) preparation experience.