Shipyard Subject Matter Expert (Technical Materials) - Washington, D.C.

Serco; Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Dahlgren (District of Columbia, VA, VA, VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipyard Subject Matter Expert to provide vital programmatic support to NAVSEA customers in Washington, DC. This role involves addressing project issues, ensuring timely data delivery, and supporting nuclear ship maintenance planning. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive Project Management experience and technical expertise to drive improvements in shipyard operations. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact on military defense and the safety of sailors, all while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project or Program Management experience in Naval Shipyard production.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Navy and shipyard project problems and escalation cases.
• Support data collection and analysis to evaluate performance.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Description

Looking for an opportunity at a place where you can have influence and make a difference every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you!

As the Shipyard Subject Matter Expert (Technical Materials), you will provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers in the Washington, DC area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and the safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy’s Shipyards and Naval Industrial Base efforts related to workforce/workload management, logistics services, business operations, and total force initiatives in support of shipyard Corporate Project Execution, support, and workforce training. We will provide the technical scope and tasks for NAVSEA’s LEAN Process/Performance Improvement initiatives, Project Management National Value Stream directive, broader Project Management and Industrial Operations support, Coaching and Development for Deck-plate Project Team Performance, Environmental, Safety and Health programs, and miscellaneous support to the NAVSEA Team headquarters regarding industrial operations and management.

In this role, you will:

1. Receive and process Navy and shipyard project problems and manage escalation cases.
2. Ensure timely delivery of data and information from reporting activities in the prescribed format according to the SY MOC concept of operations requirements.
3. Assess delivered data for emerging issues across activities, such as material shortfalls, engineering response delays, or other sustainment system issues requiring NAVSEA and external support.
4. Track actions and support nuclear ship maintenance planning, execution, and improvement initiatives.
5. Develop and communicate routine correspondence through letters, briefings, and other means.
6. Support data collection and analysis to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities, including developing strategic solutions for the shipyard and nuclear ship maintenance enterprise.
7. Coordinate meetings and communications across the enterprise to facilitate issue resolution.
8. Communicate regularly with the Program Director, Deputy Director, program and shipyard leads, and program managers to support the above tasks.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field.
• At least 7 years of Project or Program Management experience, preferably in Naval Shipyard production, operations, business, strategic planning, or as a Project/Program Analyst in a DoD program office.
• Experience in business systems, manufacturing systems, or production systems analysis.
• Subject Matter Expert knowledge of technical support elements related to Shipyard or Fleet Integrated Maintenance processes.
• Familiarity with SUBSAFE and Nuclear Maintenance requirements.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at customer, interpersonal, and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in drafting program impact statements and Congressional Appeals.
• Experience leading projects and interfacing with end-item customers.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

If you're ready to advance your career, apply today!

In accordance with the District of Columbia’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $86,539.03 to $140,624.86. Serco considers various factors when extending offers, including responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and other relevant criteria.