Naval Architecture Branch Manager

QED Systems Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 87,224 - 125,458; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life Insurance

supplemental insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Q.E.D. Systems seeks a Naval Architecture Branch Manager in Virginia Beach to lead the design department focused on ship modernization, SCD, engineering analysis, and related drawings. You will manage engineers, control costs, ensure quality, and drive schedules to support Navy contracts.

This role requires a strong background in naval architecture with 10+ years in ship engineering and 3+ years in management, including DoD program experience. A Secret clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in ship engineering, design, advance planning and modernization related to Naval Architecture.
• At least 3 years in Engineering/Project Manager roles or as Deputy PM on Navy service contracts/DoD programs.
• Experience with Navy drawings and government contracting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and design personnel, and control project costs, quality, schedules, and project manning requirements.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and resource allocation for ship modernization projects.
• Report to Naval Engineering Manager and coordinate with Navy stakeholders.

Skills

Ship engineering

Naval Architecture

Ship design

Ship modernization

Engineering management

Project management

DoD contract experience

NMP-MOM knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Naval Architecture

Job description

Job Location: 4648 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Job Category: Professional

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt – This position is a "Contingent Hire" position contingent upon a potential award of a new U.S. Navy contract to QED Systems.

Salary Range: $87,124/year - $125,458/year

Job Description

Individual will serve as a Q.E.D. Systems Branch Manager for a U.S. Navy Planning Yard Naval Architecture and Hull Structures design department involved in ship modernization requirements, including Ship Change Documentation Support (SCD), Engineering Analysis, Design Ship Checks, and Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs). The Q.E.D. Systems Naval Architecture Branch Manager will be responsible for managing engineering and design personnel, and controlling project costs, quality, schedules, and project manning requirements, and will report to the Q.E.D. Systems Naval Engineering Manager.

Job Requirements / Skill Sets

Must have a minimum of 10-years of experience in ship engineering, design, ship advance planning, and ship modernization, specifically related to Naval Architecture; and at least 3-years of management experience serving as an Engineering/Project Manager, and/or a Deputy PM; managing Navy service type contracts/major DoD programs. Working knowledge of NMP-MOM, Navy Ship Drawings, Navy Ship Planning organization and processes; and a general knowledge of Government contracting are desired. Experience should include management and/or supervisory roles at Supervisor or Shipbuilding, Repair, and Conversion commands, Regional Maintenance Centers, U.S. Navy Central Planning Activity, U.S. Navy Planning Yard Activity, Planning for Engineering and Repair Activity, and/or public and/or private shipyards. Experience supporting LCS class ships and Surface Combatant is desired.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Engineering or Naval Architecture.

Security Clearance / Naval Facility Access

U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access U.S. Navy ships, military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Benefits

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits, including Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.