Strategic Leader — Naval Maintenance & Readiness

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk seeks an Executive Director to lead SIMA Norfolk, directing strategic direction, readiness, and a multi-year modernization program.

You will shape long-term maintenance strategy and oversee a complex, high-value portfolio while guiding civilian and military talent development. You will manage enterprise-level funding, coordinate with senior leaders, and advance workforce modernization through targeted training and partnerships, ensuring mission readiness for

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-14 or equivalent in the private or public sector.
• Executive leadership and advanced operations acumen with senior leadership interaction.
• Direct long-term strategy for industrial operations to meet readiness goals.
• Experience leading large, multi-tiered organizations (>1,000 personnel).
• Direct enterprise human capital strategies for a massive workforce.
• Represent the command to SES/Flag Officers and partners to justify resources.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Executive Director of SIMA Norfolk with delegated authority for strategy and readiness.
• Direct long-term strategy for I-level maintenance and P2P readiness goals.
• Oversee program execution to raise Sailor technical expertise through fleet support.
• Manage multi-million-dollar portfolio using PPBE to forecast funding needs.
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce shaping, and retention programs.
• Advocate for facility resources, investments, and modernization.
• Coordinate training of Sailors by civilian master technicians for trades.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Industrial operations

Organizational leadership

Public-private partnerships

Budgeting & finance

Talent development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk seeks an Executive Director to lead SIMA Norfolk, directing strategic direction, readiness, and a multi-year modernization program.

You will shape long-term maintenance strategy and oversee a complex, high-value portfolio while guiding civilian and military talent development. You will manage enterprise-level funding, coordinate with senior leaders, and advance workforce modernization through targeted training and partnerships, ensuring mission readiness for