Assistant Ship Manager

Systems Planning & Analysis; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a part-time Marine Engineer, Naval Architect, or related field professional to oversee vessel repairs and modifications for the USNS Waters.

The engineer will review specifications, ensure compliance with industry standards, and promote best practices across SPA’s Surety Programs Group. The role requires travel to Port Canaveral and other CONUS locations, DoD clearance (or ability to obtain), and a BS in Marine Engineering or Naval

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to Port Canaveral, FL and other CONUS locations.
• DoD SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain) is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications for vessel repairs and modifications for compliance with industry standards.
• Implement best practices across the enterprise and ensure safe, efficient work execution.
• Communicate with sponsor program managers, Military Sealift Command Port Engineers, and contractors to coordinate work.

Skills

Travel willingness

Clearance awareness

Communication with sponsors

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Strategic Division (SD) supports high-reliability organizations including Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. Our support across our client base is expanding rapidly and encompasses important services, such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention.

The Surety Programs Group (SPG) supports government and private sector management of complex safety, security, and reliability programs for high consequence operations. SPG delivers industry-leading, innovative, and value-added services such as data analytics and visualization, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention to help our clients understand and mitigate mission risks spanning physical, cyber, and human domains. SPG has an immediate need for an Assistant Ship Manager to support the SPA team remotely and onboard the USNS WATERS.

Responsibilities

SPG is currently seeking a part-time Marine Engineer, Naval Architect, or Engineer in a related field to join the team managing the USNS Waters, a weapons and navigation test ship supporting the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs. The Engineer will be responsible for reviewing technical specifications for equipment/vessel repairs and modifications, compliance with industry standards, and implementing "best practices" across the enterprise. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with sponsor program managers, Military Sealift Command Port Engineers, and contractors to ensure work items are always executed efficiently and safely.

The job is a remote, regular part-time position with approximately 30 hours a week and benefits. It requires routine travel to the ship's location in Port Canaveral, Florida and elsewhere in the United States for shipyard repair.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ability to travel to and work at Port Canaveral, Florida, and other CONUS locations.
• U.S. Citizen with DoD SECRET clearance (or higher) OR ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, related field, or equivalent work experience in vessel operations and repair.
• Minimum five years of experience in a similar role within the maritime industry.
• Knowledge of the latest maritime regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience with and ability to review and approve technical specifications for vessel repairs and modifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on vessels as Chief Engineer or Port Engineer.
• Proven experience troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems related to marine operations.
• Experience writing Military Sealift Command (MSC) work items.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $135,000.00/Yr.