Program Representative, Lifecycle Support Strategic Material Program Office

Overview

This position is to join a Program Office team primarily responsible for the successful procurement of low demand, high criticality to support In-Service Submarine CNO Maintenance Availabilities. 

As part of this role, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Manage all classes of Commissioned Submarines to accelerate program readiness
• Lead identification and resolution of cross-program conflicts within the industrial base and internally within EB to support Commissioned Submarines and U.S. Navy Operational Availability
• Coordinate for the Life Cycle Support Directorate opportunities for expansion of the Industrial Supply Base
• Project/predict the major cross-program industrial base issues facing the shipyards and ensure the functional organizations are implementing adequate mitigation strategies
• Effectively manage stakeholders to meet Program cost and schedule requirements  
• Establish and promulgate effective processes to identify and manage internal conflicts such as resource allocation, footprint availability, etc.
• Frequent interaction with Materials Management, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Finance, and Contracts organizations and NAVSEA stakeholders

The successful candidate for this position must possess strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and project management skills. This individual must have the ability to communicate professionally, developing and maintaining an excellent relationship with EB management and the customer.  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. 
• Demonstrated experience initiating and leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience leading projects within Purchasing, Planning, Finance, Design and Engineering, and Program Office

Preferred:

• Advanced degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of EB experience, 2+ years in Materials Management or Program Office.
• Previous EB Material Management and/or Supplier Development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline environment with direct interface with executive leadership
• Knowledge of management tools (i.e. Manpower Planning, Artemis, EVMS, or other EB specific tools).
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Support products and processes. 

Skills

• Proficient understanding of the EB procurement process, the maritime industrial base, FAR/DFARs requirements, program budgeting and related processes and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, and candidate needs to be able to communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of management and external customers
• Candidate should be a highly motivated problem solver who is well organized with a proven track record of managing projects
• Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of teamwork and communications
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint