Naval Waterfront Program Lead (Remote)

Leidos

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 167,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Waterfront Manager for the Maritime Readiness Division in the Defense Sector. The role focuses on waterfront modernization, maintenance, and repair for Navy systems under Foreign Military Sales, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with shipyard and government stakeholders.

The position requires leadership in planning, scheduling, and execution, with travel and international liaison as needed.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing complex ship/submarine/combat system projects.
Experience in naval shipbuilding/overhauls in public or private yards.
Experience managing schedules for large, complex projects.
Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
Logistics management for geographically dispersed/OConUS environments.
Strong technical writing, editing, and information organization skills.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day waterfront execution of Navy FOTS ship, submarine, and/or combat systems installation, modernization, repair, and overhaul activities.
Serve as the primary on-site interface for waterfront activities with shipyard personnel, Government representatives, ship's force, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Coordinate work sequencing, ship access, availability, material readiness, and personnel resources to minimize delays.
Develop, manage, and monitor waterfront production schedules and milestones to support program objectives.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor waterfront performance to ensure safety and compliance with requirements.
Provide timely status on waterfront progress, risks, and mitigation actions.