AUKUS Technical Director

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in defense is seeking an AUKUS Technical Director in Washington, DC. This role involves leading the design and enablement of engineering capabilities for a generational undersea program. Responsibilities include interfacing with diverse teams, participating in tri-lateral initiatives, and ensuring compliance with technical authority. Candidates must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, a degree in engineering or related fields, and must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a Secret Clearance.
• Experience coordinating sustainment initiatives across nuclear and non-nuclear efforts.
• Direct experience exercising Technical Warrant Authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful design and implementation of non-industrial engineering capabilities.
• Create and deliver training on the US SSN Sustainment Ecosystem.
• Participate in tri-lateral working group meetings.

Skills

Excellent leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision-making

Collaboration

Understanding of NAVSEA culture

Ability to travel internationally

Education

BS in engineering or MS in a technical field

Job description

Job Description

As the ORBIS Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) Technical Director, you will lead and manage the successful design and enablement industrial and non-industrial engineering related capabilities for a generational undersea program. In addition to working with a cross functional group of high performing peers on tactical and strategic initiatives required by our client in order to achieve Optimal Pathway milestones, the Technical Director is responsible for leading efforts directly related to the competence this role provides. Specifically:

• Provide interface for our client and Team Australia with NAVSEA and SHAPEC to develop requirements associated with Depot Level Maintenance.
• Lead the development and execution of a plan to establish non-industrial workforce competence and capability for the Australian SSN Sustainment Activity. This includes collaborating directly with Tri-Lateral Stakeholders to identify staffing requirements, training, embedment, and qualification plans. The Technical Director will serve as a Laison between ASC and NAVSEA/AUKUS I&A during training embedments to ensure completeness of training experiences.
• Lead the team in identifying and planning for Designer Partnerships required for Optimal Pathway phases.
• Lead the assessment of "Make/Buy" decisions associated with SSN Engineering and technical support elements of the sustainment ecosystem.
• Participate in tri-lateral working group meetings, both remote and in person.
• Participate in establishing requirements for and establishing a Joint Program Office.
• Create and deliver training on the US SSN Sustainment Ecosystem and lead Value-Chain Analysis against the Australian ecosystem.
• Participates in the development and analysis of alternatives for the application of technical authority associated with SSN sustainment.
• As a senior member of our team, you will conduct briefings, attend stakeholder engagements (CONUS and OCONUS), and provide periodic written reports to ensure all stakeholders are apprised of Optimal Pathway status and program baselines.

Required Skills and Experiences

• Motivated self-starter with a willingness to take on a challenge that is loosely defined yet critical to maintain allied maritime superiority.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and stakeholders.
• Strong fact finding, problem solving, and decision-making skills supported by a willingness to accept authority and accountability for program success.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience integrating aspects of design partner benefits toward SSN sustainment, including the Planning Yard, In Service Engineering Agents, Technical Warrant Holders, OEMs, SUBMEPP, Naval Nuclear Labs, and fleet stakeholders.
• Direct experience exercising Technical Warrant Authority associated with SSN sustainment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating sustainment initiatives across nuclear and non-nuclear lines of effort.
• Experience using the programs and applications utilized by NAVSEA to exercise technical authority and other sustainment functions.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Strong understanding of the NAVSEA culture and ability to collaboratively build a culture of excellence as part of a trilateral group of diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with the AUKUS I&A office with a working knowledge of the establishment and execution of FMS cases at NAVSEA is desired.
• PMP or equivalent DAU certification is desired.
• BS in engineering or MS in a technical related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a Secret Clearance