Waterfront Readiness Program Lead

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk seeks a Waterfront Program Manager to embed in the waterfront environment, identify readiness impediments, and lead cross-functional teams to improve fleet readiness.

You will advise senior leaders, manage programs, and translate field observations into data-driven policy recommendations while coordinating with ship officers and TYCOM staff. Successful candidate will engage in high-level conferences, develop strategic approaches for major readiness programs,

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leaders on program performance, readiness, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations, including military commands, centers, shipyards, and staff.
• Experience analyzing program data and developing recommendations to improve mission effectiveness.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities.
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. Navy surface force operations, readiness reporting processes.
• Experience and knowledge of waterfront operations, ship maintenance, modernization, and sustainment.
• Experience and knowledge of FRP, OFRP, and readiness generation processes.
• Experience and knowledge of budgeting, planning, programming, and resource allocation.
• Experience and knowledge of Navy policies governing readiness and fleet operations.
• Experience and knowledge of organizational management and continuous process improvement.
• Experience and knowledge of maintenance and readiness information systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as the principal on-site agent for the TYCOM, embedding in the waterfront to identify readiness impediments.
• You will maintain communications and trusted relationships with ship's leadership and SURFLANT departments.
• You will lead ad hoc teams to diagnose root causes of readiness issues.
• You will deconflict competing interests and remove barriers to resolve fleet issues.
• You will direct cross-functional projects to resolve complex readiness problems.
• You will develop strategic approaches for major readiness programs and define technical approaches.
• You will translate waterfront data into data-driven policy recommendations.
• You will represent the TYCOM in high-level conferences and meetings.
• You will implement directives on Readiness policies and procedures.
• You will mentor CNSG staff and TYCOM N-code personnel on readiness issues.

Skills

Program management

Operational readiness

Resource management

Strategic initiatives

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Navy operations

Readiness reporting

Budgeting & planning

Program management principles

Risk management

Organizational management

Continuous process improvement

Maintenance & readiness information

Tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Information systems

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk seeks a Waterfront Program Manager to embed in the waterfront environment, identify readiness impediments, and lead cross-functional teams to improve fleet readiness.

You will advise senior leaders, manage programs, and translate field observations into data-driven policy recommendations while coordinating with ship officers and TYCOM staff. Successful candidate will engage in high-level conferences, develop strategic approaches for major readiness programs,