Navy Combat Systems Lead - Strategic Product Development

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group in Washington, DC seeks a Product Development Lead to guide strategy for Navy surface ship combat system development and modernization. You will coordinate research, requirements validation, and program reviews across acquisition and development teams.

The role requires deep DoD systems experience, DoD/ DON policy familiarity, and a DoD Secret clearance. Strong communication and strategic budgeting skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any technical field with 15 years related Navy/DoW systems development experience or

Responsibilities

• Assist the U.S. Navy with developing and implementing a strategy spanning system acquisition, modernization, and development to field and sustain integrated surface ship combat system capability.
• Coordinate research and development efforts of advanced and enabling technologies.
• Contribute to planning and developmental tests of various product lines and participate in program and technical reviews.
• Review and ensure validity of requirements, specifications, and engineering change documents during the development process.

Skills

DoD clearance

Strategic planning

Program coordination

Logistics management

Policy familiarity

Product development

Budget management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Vosper Thornycroft Group in Washington, DC seeks a Product Development Lead to guide strategy for Navy surface ship combat system development and modernization. You will coordinate research, requirements validation, and program reviews across acquisition and development teams.

The role requires deep DoD systems experience, DoD/ DON policy familiarity, and a DoD Secret clearance. Strong communication and strategic budgeting skills are essential for success.