Sr Homeport Rep (San Diego, CA)

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Chula Vista, CA

3d•$119,100 - $150,900•Onsite

About The Position

Join the DDG 1000 program as an on-site representative in San Diego, California. The role serves as a liaison between the Navy customer, Planning Yard teams, and partner organizations to help ensure contracted work is executed effectively. The position reports to the DDG 1000 Waterfront Execution Manager in Brunswick, Maine, and supports performance, quality, and long-term support strategies for the DDG 1000 ship class. The successful candidate will help align work across internal teams, Navy stakeholders, and vendors; support technical and program reviews; communicate execution status; and promote process improvements that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. Occasional travel, typically one to two weeks at a time, is required for program reviews, conferences, and project-related meetings.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical or business discipline and/or 10 years of experience related to surface combatant design, construction, repair, or alteration.
Minimum 10 years of combined experience in Marine Engineering or Design, or Navy or Fleet lifecycle support focused on maintenance and repair.
Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and computer skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business communication tools.
Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to obtain a government security clearance, including an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Planning Yard operations.
Experience with DDG 1000 class ships and Navy waterfront maintenance environments.
Leadership skills and the ability to foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site liaison between the Planning Yard and Navy customer for DDG 1000 class activities.
Ensure contract requirements are delivered to standard as outlined in the BIW BOS and DDG 1000 contract.
Align priorities and milestones across internal teams, Navy stakeholders, and vendors to keep cost and schedule performance on track.
Support requests for proposals and internal technical and program reviews.
Travel occasionally, typically one to two weeks at a time, for program reviews, conferences, and project-related meetings.
Identify and help resolve potential execution challenges in partnership with engineering, design, and program teams.
Build positive relationships with Navy counterparts and Planning Yard teams to support issue resolution and identify growth opportunities.
Provide clear, data-driven updates and status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Promote BIW Business Operating System (BOS) principles to enhance productivity.
Recommend and support process improvements that strengthen safety, quality, and cost efficiency.