General Manager, Cleared Maritime Operations

SubSea Craft Limited; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SubSea Craft US (Operations) Inc; General Manager will lead the US subsidiary's operations, ensuring program performance, secure facilities, and compliant execution of export-control requirements. You will drive budget, strategic plans, and a high-caliber cleared workforce in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong leadership, prior Navy-related experience, and the ability to navigate government acquisition contexts while building robust FOCI mitigation practices across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years with a master’s degree.
• Direct work experience with the United States Navy.
• Demonstrable history of leading within a start-up or early-stage company.
• Ability to forge strong customer relationships and to build, maintain, and motivate a high-performance execution team.
• Ability to advocate and influence government acquisition plans and create new business capture strategies.
• Strong collaborator capable of navigating within an international group.
• Identifying and mitigating risks in a demanding, high-paced environment.
• Understanding of export/import control rules such as ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance (US Citizenship as a pre-requisite).

Responsibilities

• Execute the Company strategy for entry to the United States Department of War maritime technology market.
• Accountable for all operations of SubSea Craft US (Operations) Inc, including programmes, field operations, and secure facilities.
• Deliver contract and programme performance in accordance with cost, schedule, technical, quality, and security requirements.
• Develop the annual operating plan and manage the approved budget across operations and strategic initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing cleared workforce.
• Support the development of robust FOCI mitigation measures.
• Lead the implementation of agreed FOCI mitigation measures within operations, supported by the Board of Directors, Government Security Committee and Facility Security Officer.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements, including financial reporting, tax, employment, data privacy, and corporate governance obligations.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ITAR / EAR, Technology Control Plans, and all export control requirements.
• Attend no less than six (6) Board meetings per year to report on progress.

Skills

Leadership

Navy experience

Government acquisition

Export controls ITAR EAR

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 10+ years

Job description

SubSea Craft US (Operations) Inc; General Manager will lead the US subsidiary's operations, ensuring program performance, secure facilities, and compliant execution of export-control requirements. You will drive budget, strategic plans, and a high-caliber cleared workforce in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong leadership, prior Navy-related experience, and the ability to navigate government acquisition contexts while building robust FOCI mitigation practices across operations.