Submarine Program/Project Lead

Job Description:

Position is in the Program Executive Office for Attack Submarines (PEO SSN), VIRGINIA Class Program Office, PMS 450.

• Lead a cross-functional team of Military, Civilian, and Contractor personnel, totaling 150 FTE.
• Manage a program budget of $265 million across two submarine platforms.
• Ensure timely completion of all program assignments, maintaining alignment with strategic goals and the command's mission.
• Serve as the primary Systems Integration and Test lead, overseeing risk assessment, production, and quality assurance processes.
• Develop and implement methods to monitor and measure program risks, production outputs, and quality assurance.
• Resolve conflicts in system specifications, design, development, delivery, parts, and procedures.
• Ensure approaches to agency-wide policies are designed to mitigate identified risks and reduce vulnerabilities in ongoing operations.
• Develop and facilitate local training, policy plans, and approaches to risk management.
• Review and ensure compliance of specialized program documentation, maintaining accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Maintain advanced communication skills, both orally and in writing, interacting at all levels of the Submarine manufacturing enterprise.
• Liaise with assessable unit managers and representatives across administrative, engineering, technical, and certification fields.
• Track and report key metrics and trends, ensuring issues are addressed through corrective action plans.
• Oversee testing and certification processes for the payload systems, ensuring all systems meet required specifications and standards.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• An active DoD Secret security clearance, or Top-Secret security clearance preferred.
• Eight plus years of experience, preferably ten-to-fifteen-years of extensive experience in Navy acquisitions and submarine electronic systems, with a proven track record in program management and leadership roles.
• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite to include, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines
• Experience in the Navy, specifically within Team Submarine or on-board submarines is a plus.
• Have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  

Degree Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree (Physics, Chem, etc.).
• A Master’s degree is preferred. Degree and experience may be adjusted based on highly specialized knowledge, or uniquely applicable experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.